Morgellons
MORGELLONS
The Charles E. Holman Foundation
PRESENTS
Morgellons
4th Annual Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
April 2, 2011
2011 Scientific/Medical Conference on Morgellons Disease
Westoak Woods Baptist Church
2900 Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX
Mark your calendars now as we are putting together a fabulous line-up of speakers, special guests, and more! We are excited about our 2011 conference and we're convinced this may be most informative and inspirational conference on Morgellons yet! We guarantee you will have fun connecting with others and sharing in your journey. Mark your calendars now and do not miss our 4th Annual Conference!
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Charles E. Holman Foundation web site
Morgellons disease is a skin disorder that was first described over 300 years ago. The disease is characterized by fiber-like strands extruding from the skin in association with dermatologic and neuropsychiatric signs and symptoms.
Although Morgellons disease has been confused with delusional parasitosis, the occurrence of the disease in children, the lack of pre-existing psychopathology in most patients and the presence of subcutaneous fibers on skin biopsy indicate that the disease has a somatic origin.
The association with Lyme disease and the apparent response to antibiotic therapy supports the concept that Morgellons disease may be triggered by an infectious process. Recent studies suggest that infection with Agrobacterium may play a role in the disease. Further clinical and molecular research is needed to unlock the mystery of Morgellons disease.
Lesions and scars caused by Morgellons
Morgellons Disease
Lesions on leg of Morgellons patient
Lesions healing on the arm of a Morgellons patient
ABC News Report
http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/Story?id=2283503&page=1
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2006;7(1):1-5.
The mystery of Morgellons disease: infection or delusion?
Savely VR, Leitao MM, Stricker RB.
South Austin Family Practice Clinic, Austin, Texas, USA.
Abstract
Morgellons disease is a mysterious skin disorder that was first described more than 300 years ago. The disease is characterized by fiber-like strands extruding from the skin in conjunction with various dermatologic and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In this respect, Morgellons disease resembles and may be confused with delusional parasitosis. The association with Lyme disease and the apparent response to antibacterial therapy suggest that Morgellons disease may be linked to an undefined infectious process. Further clinical and molecular research is needed to unlock the mystery of Morgellons disease.
PMID: 16489838 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]