jakecigar

This question was asked THREE YEARS ago?

Are you in 'remission' or are you 'cured?' Interesting that you would use both words because there is a difference!

There is still research being done for 'Unexplained Dermopathy.' The symptoms belong to the Central Nervous System and are found in other diseases such as: 
http://www.righthealth.com/topic/Saint_Vitus_Dance_Disease?p=l&as=goog&ac=519
and http://www.essortment.com/all/whatishuntingt_rctd.htm

Quick history review on this one for those that might be interested:
Moregellons is a name given in 2002 by Mary Leitao to a proposed condition characterized by a range of cutaneous symptoms including crawling, biting, and stinging sensations; finding fibers on or under the skin; and persistent skin lesions such as rashes or sores. The current scientific consensus holds that Morgellons is not a new disorder and is instead a new and misleading name for known illnesses. Most doctors, including dermatologists and psychiatrists, regard Morgellons as a manifestation of known medical conditions, including delusional parasitosis although some health professionals believe that Morgellons disease is a specific condition likely to be confirmed by research.

Despite the lack of evidence that Morgellons is a novel or distinct condition and the absence of any agreed set of diagnostic symptoms, the Moregellons Research Foundation and self-diagnosed Morgellons patients have successfully lobbied members of Congress and the U.S. government's Center for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) to investigate the proposed condition. The CDC states that while it is not known at present whether the condition represents a new disease entity, or whether persons who identify themselves as having Morgellons have a common cause for their symptoms, share common risk factors, or are contagious -- it has begun an epidemiological investigation of the "Unexplained Dermopathy (aka 'Morgellons')."
http://www.morgellons-disease-research.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/morgellons-disease/SN00043
http://www.morgellons.eu/
Credentials? Retired P.h.D/MD.  Internal medicine 
                                              Genetics and Ethnology 
                                              Infectious Disease
I am still 'tagged' into the CDC and the answer remains: NO KNOWN CURE. What does that mean? There are multiple viruses that effect the Central Nervous System as an after effect. What about the flu?

Basically the flu is a viral infection that belongs to Influenza Type A. The recognition of the variables are referenced as atypical or subtype . . . easiest way to categorize within the knowledge base is by using a specific designation such as H1N1 or H5N1. Another easy reference is hepatitis . . . A, B, C, D and so it continues. The advent of the electron-microscope brought a powerful instrument that continues to be upgraded so that even a slight change in the genetic sequencing can be found. Herpes?
herpes simplex HSV-1/HSV-2 . . . HSV1 effects all 'mucous membrane' type tissue.
HSV-2 is referred to as the sexually transmitted type.

Herpes zoster is the virus that causes chickenpox. The virus can live, but remain inactive, in the  body for many years. If it becomes active again, usually later in life, the chickenpox virus causes Shingles.
 
HIV/AIDS? [note the 'H' designation] Realistically, there is a history that can be traced to well before it became a diagnosis as such. One can be HIV positive but not develop AIDS.
 
Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF)? 

For me, this puts it in prespective and allows for more research that is definitive.
There is no doubt that some individuals are allergic to certain viruses/bacteria and have typical allergic reactions to the organism itself as well as the usual symptoms of the active disease process. Why would there be enough individuals afflicted with an 'unknow' disease? Symptoms are much the same for those that have a 'presumptive diagnosis' and this needs to be recognized as such. In theory, why is there a question about whether or not this a new disorder as opposed to an older disease with a common 'set' of known symptoms? This does not explain the issue involved. Yes, names for some diseases or conditions have been changed but this is not valid reasoning. This question, as stated: "What is the cure for Morgellons disease?" The answer, in part, depends on whether or not 'Morgellons' is a known entity with another name or a mutation that has created a 'new' disease.' The question asked has an answer: there is no known cure. Is this another example of the early reports of CFS/CIFIDS and the relationship to 'Saudi Syndrome?' There is a link to an infectious pathogen.  c. pneumoniae is a common respiratory tract organism but what are the symptoms when it becomes systemic? Same organism as defined by titer and electron-microscope. Systemic candidosis? Is there a relationship to the multiple autoimmune diseases?

In 'remission' or 'cured,' if this is still an 'open question,' I would be more than interested in an answer!

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