Chronic Infections
Hidden burdens draining your health. Chronic infections—bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal—can persist for years, evading the immune system. They drive inflammation, exhaust resources, and may trigger autoimmunity. Many are stealth infections, difficult to detect but significant contributors to chronic illness.
Common Chronic Infections
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Reactivates under stress. Linked to autoimmune, chronic fatigue. Most adults carry it.
Lyme & Co-infections
Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia. Multi-systemic. Difficult to diagnose and treat.
H. pylori
Stomach bacteria. Causes ulcers. Affects nutrient absorption. Often asymptomatic.
Candida Overgrowth
Fungal. GI and systemic symptoms. Forms biofilm. Related to antibiotic history.
SIBO
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Bloating, malabsorption. Often recurs.
Parasites
More common than assumed. Giardia, Blasto, others. GI and systemic effects.
Mycoplasma
Cell wall-deficient bacteria. Difficult to eradicate. Fatigue, joint pain.
CMV
Cytomegalovirus. Herpes family. Reactivates. Immune suppression.
Dental Infections
Root canals, cavitations. Hidden source. Systemic inflammation connection.
How They Persist
Biofilm Formation
Protective matrix shields pathogens. Antibiotics can't penetrate. Must disrupt.
Intracellular Hiding
Some live inside cells. Hidden from immune system. Difficult to reach.
Immune Evasion
Pathogens suppress immune response. Create tolerance. Reduce detection.
Dormancy
Can go dormant, reactivate later. Stress, immune compromise triggers flares.
Addressing Chronic Infections
Proper Testing
Standard tests often miss. Specialty labs needed. Consider PCR, cultures, antibodies.
Biofilm Disruptors
NAC, enzymes, EDTA. Break down protective matrix before antimicrobials.
Immune Support
Strengthen immune response. Vitamin D, zinc, C. Immune modulators.
Targeted Treatment
Antimicrobials, antivirals, antifungals as appropriate. Often pulsed protocols.
Die-Off Management
Herxheimer reactions common. Binders, drainage support. Go slow.
Address Terrain
Why did infection take hold? Fix underlying vulnerabilities. Gut, toxins, stress.