Guest guest Posted November 6, 2002 Report Share Posted November 6, 2002 This is a forwarded message ===8<==============Original message text=============== CHECK this out and don't miss the pics...remember all the strange " clear " visible in ultraviolet light filaments so many were reporting.....well read this~~ incredible~~~.....hope all are well...blessings T ~~ don't miss the pics~~~~ Fair use cited: The Morgellons Filariasis Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded for the purpose of funding basic research into the etiology of an increasingly prevalent skin disease of unknown origin. The greatest number of reports of this disease to our foundation, have come from California and Chicago. This skin disease is believed to be caused by an organism which has been difficult to identify. We are attempting to isolate this organism and determine how it is able to cause the intense itching, stinging and disfiguring skin lesions which are the main symptoms of this disease. The most striking feature of this disease is the presence of fiber- like objects as well as clear filament-like objects of unknown origin, on or within skin lesions. Many people report that they have observed true movement of the clear filaments. The members of our foundation are clear in their conviction that the clear filaments and various fiber-like objects are the major clues to the cause of this skin disease. Our foundation realizes that many of the symptoms of this disease are common to other skin conditions, but these symptoms in association with the filaments and fibers, are what we feel constitute the uniqueness of this disease. The working hypothesis of our foundation is that this disease represents an emerging human filariasis in the U.S. We have contacted the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta to share preliminary information and have offered to assist them in any way possible. Since human microfilarial infections are uncommon in the U.S., our foundation has many unanswered questions about the source of the disease, if our hypothesis is correct. What are the additional symptoms and physical findings of this disease? In addition to the above symptoms, unexplained hairloss is seen in a segment of our members, as well as a hardening or thickening of skin. Many people report lymphedema and fatigue. Objects described as granules are often found associated with skin lesions as well. Several people have had lymph nodes surgically removed due to obstruction. Some of the symptoms and physical findings of this disease are very unusual and may lead physicians to assume that the patient is misinterpreting their situation. Many adults with the skin symptoms of this disease, have received a diagnosis of Delusional Parasitosis. http://www.morgellons.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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