Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:42:28 -0800 (PST)
From: Amy W. Osborne
Subject: tick born diseases
Dr Dykers – i have read that the blood donation system does not screen for many of these, there are many more than the 3 you mentioned (I can name babesia bartonella and there are many more) – also these are carried by fleas, mosquito’s etc. I also believe these are passed without knowing about the bite and can remain undetected for along time (dormant) before being set off.
I’d love to hear more about these issues here in the local area.
Thanks,
Amy Osborne