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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

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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 Blood banks continue to rely on the outdated belief that Babesia is a disease which can not be contracted, in the United States, despite detection in at least 3 % of donated blood samples, in a West Coast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

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.

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.

I am really grateful to Dr James Schaller to have written the first exhaustive book on human babesiosis. It is an amazing sum of information that I suggest all MDs treating tick-borne diseases should read. Babesiosis litterate patients wanting to know what's happening in their bodies should also get it. It is a must have for you and your doctor, if you have caught this plague called babesiosis and try to get rid of it. The book is written in an easy to read and pleasant way (though English is not my mother language). It is a considerable source of references, treatments, interactions, helpful tips, a masterpiece of the state of art. SR, PhD

If you have or are suspicious you may have Lyme Disease, Babesia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or M.E. I strongly recommend you read this book as doing so could quite literally save your life! I have suffered from a severe debilitating illness for 15 years without knowing what was wrong with me. I saw dozens of physicians and have ended up in hospital more times than I can remember. I was diagnosed as suffering from Lyme Disease and I thought that finally I might be towards the end of my suffering. I was wrong. Despite lengthy antibiotics, including 6 months of Intravenous Antibiotics, I still was not getting any better. In fact I was steadily getting worse. I then read an article called "The 18 Reasons Lyme Treatments Fail" by James Schaller M.D. which prompted me to purchase this book (and all his other books on Babesia and Bartonella). This proved to be the best investment I have ever made in my life, as I shortly afterwards have discovered that I not only have Lyme Disease, but also Babesia and Bartonella. It is practically impossible to contract just Lyme Disease by itself. Furthermore, if you do have Babesia or Bartonella it is impossible to cure your Lyme Disease until you cure the Babesia or Bartonella first. Dr. Schaller's books on Babesia and Bartonella provide essential information and literally everything you need to know on how to successfully test for Babesia and Bartonella, avoiding the pitfalls of false negative test results, and treatment combinations to undertake to properly cure you of these life-destroying diseases. Years of suffering and endless unsuccessful treatments are not acceptable. If you have or think you may have Lyme Disease, Babesia, Bartonella, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or M.E, you need to buy Dr. Schaller's books today!