Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Hi All! Found this interesting article on Crimson Crescents Mycoplasmas According to the info at http://members.aol.com/ghylak/mycoplasma.htm mycoplasmas (similar to a bacteria but without a cell wall) can pave the way for viral and bacterial infections. According to this source one clear physical sign of a mycoplasma infection is a redness at the edge of the 'curtain' on either side of your tonsils: " One hallmark symptom of systemic mycoplasma infection, which results from abnormal stimulation of cytokines, involves a chronic red discoloration of the anterior pharyngeal pillars. Often referred to as 'crimson crescents,' this phenomenon can be easily detected by a patient with a flash-light and mirror; Standing in front of the mirror with your mouth open wide, you can point the flash-light into the mirror so that the beam will reflect back into your pharynx. On either side of your throat, behind the molars and in front of the tonsils, the crescents are an intense crimson color and are well demarcated along the margins of both anterior pharyngeal pillars. In patients without tonsils, the crimson crescents assume a posterior position in the oropharynx. " They are particularly indicted in so many strange non-understandable diseases like ALS and lupus because they " can target the host white blood cells (lymphocytes) for intracellular infection, and these cells have the unique ability to cross the blood-brain barrier over into the spinal fluid and thereby carry their deadly mycoplasma payload into the host central nervous system (CNS). " The web site listed for this information is an absolute must-read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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