The Health Care Professional's Guide to the Treatment and Diagnosis of Human Babesiosis: An Extensive Review of New Human Babesia Species and Advanced Treatments [Paperback]

James Schaller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 2006

Important comprehensive medical Information to prevent the misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis of Babesia Infections. Babesia is commonly found with Lyme disease, and -- like all tick infections -- is rarely reported. The deer tick which carries Lyme disease and Babesia may be as small as a poppy seed and injects a painkiller, an antihistamine and an anticoagulant to avoid detection. Various forms of Babesia are carried by deer ticks. This practical clinical medical text introduces health care workers to some new and dangerous Babesia species that infect humans and are not routinely tested for by sincere physicians. It also shows Babesia can be present without anemia. Some sample Babesiosis findings include: significant fatigue, coughing, dizziness, trouble thinking, fevers, chills, air hunger, headache and sweats. But many other symptoms are possible. This is the most up to date and complete book for diagnosing and treating all the currently known forms of Babesia. Many forms of Babesia in are not easy to diagnose and most human species are not currently tested for by virtually all laboratories. The treatment options examine all major studies, and also include interviews with top clinicians treating routine and resistant Babesia and a wide range of traditional and credible integrative treatments such as Astemisia derivatives -- a top malaria treatment recommended by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Finally, this book addresses many other aspects of practical medical care often overlooked in this infection such as treatment options for fatigue. Both the format and the writing style is meant for fast and easy learning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Hope Academic Press (October 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978747380
• ISBN-13: 978-0978747381
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,713,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Babesiosis can cause chronic fatigue, migraines, joint pain, memory impairment and insomnia, July 16, 2007

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This review is from: The Health Care Professional's Guide to the Treatment and Diagnosis of Human Babesiosis: An Extensive Review of New Human Babesia Species and Advanced Treatments (Paperback)

It is frequently said that tropical diseases are only a plane ride away, from the United States - Babesia has already landed here. Babesia is infecting people, who have never left the United States. Babesia seroprevalence as high as 9 percent has been reported in some endemic Rhode Island areas. Blood banks continue to rely on the outdated belief that Babesia is a disease which can not be contracted, in the United States, despite detection in at least 3 % of donated blood samples, in a West Coast study.

Basesiosis is frequently transmitted, with Lyme Disease, by ticks and is difficult to detect, with standard antibody testing, since it resides in red blood cells. Microscopic examination of blood, under 1,000 x oil immersion magnification, by specialized labs, is often required,to detect the Babesia protozoans.

One of the most stealthy features of Babesia, is the ability to imitate a menstrual migraine, since Babesia can cause severe migraine headaches, which flare, with the 4 week life cycle, of Babesia. Babesia can also survive, for years, in human hosts, without producing symptoms. Hopefully, those who ignorantly tell chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia patients that their symptoms are "all in their head," will begin to realize how limited our knowlege of disease actually is.

One of Dr. Schaller's sons suffered from Babesiosis and Dr. Schaller is dedicated to finding more effective tests and treatments for Babesiosis. From personal communication, with Dr. Schaller, I have learned he is working on perfecting a microscopic Babesia blood smear test, far more sensitive, than currently available tests.

I am aware of a 13 year old female who Dr. Schaller treated for Babesiosis. Prior to testing and treatment, by Dr. Schaller, another physician recommended leg braces, for this young women who could barely walk, due to pain. Two weeks after beginning Babesiosis treatment, with Dr. Schaller, she was jumping on the trampoline and laughing with her younger sister.

Readers may also be encouraged to learn some Babesia patients eventually test negative for Babesia, indicating it may be possible to eradicate this parasitic infection, with adequate treatment.

This book contains a thorough discussion of Babesia symptoms, testing, prescription, herbal and nutritional treatments. Some prescription medications, which are still in clinical trials are also discussed. It also contains information on Babesiosis treatments used by Dr. Horowitz and Buruscano, who are located in the New York/New Jersey area. Dr. Schaller practices, in Florida. This book contains an extensive annotated reference list.

Unfortunately, this book fails to discuss intravenous Vitamin C megadoses, which are possibly the most effective and humane treatment for Babesia, Lyme Disease and Mycoplasma. More info on over the counter anticoagulants, including Nattokinase, Lumbrokinase and Serrapeptase would also be helpful.

Steven Sponaugle

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intensly thorough and Highly practical, December 14, 2006

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Ralph W. Eckardt "Doctor of Social Work" (Suburban Philadelphia, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Health Care Professional's Guide to the Treatment and Diagnosis of Human Babesiosis: An Extensive Review of New Human Babesia Species and Advanced Treatments (Paperback)

Dr. Schaller writes in an engaging manner that draws professionals and is clear enough so those who are struggling with these symptoms can understand the etiology, description and treatment of the disease. The book freely and exhautively shares a bibliography so those who need more already have a lot of the research sources completed for them. I am not a medical doctor but in my work with individuals, couples and families it gives me abundant resources to spot potential symptoms and refer people knowledgably for further evaluation. Dr. Sahaller is a prolific writer but he takes no shortcuts in his work. Very few medidal books bridge the gap from professional to lay reader, and this book makes a yeoman's attempt, and for my money, succeeds. Ralph W. Eckardt DSW, Individual, couple and family therapist with 40 years experience.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-Saving, well-researched information on a Leading Killer, December 14, 2006

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PJ Langhoff (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Health Care Professional's Guide to the Treatment and Diagnosis of Human Babesiosis: An Extensive Review of New Human Babesia Species and Advanced Treatments (Paperback)

When I asked my Ivy league educated doctor about Babesia and he replied "What's That?" I was shocked. When I told him about Dr. Schaller's book on Babesia, he promised to order a copy of it. If people are suffering from diseases that "TOP" ACADEMIC PHYSICIANS AREN'T AWARE OF, how will people become well? The answer lies in incredibly informative books like this one by Dr. James Schaller. There truly is life-saving, well-researched information for both laypersons and physicians alike. I have learned more about Babesia than most physicians just from reading this book! I recommend it as MANDATORY CURRICULUM IN ALL MEDICAL SCHOOLS and for physicians in practice.