In this episode, Haylie Pomroy delves deep into the perplexing world of viral reactivation with Dr. Nancy Klimas, Director of the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine.
Dr. Klimas, with her wealth of expertise, sheds light on how dormant viruses can awaken and the different triggers in our environment. This alters lives and challenges our understanding of the immune system.
From the intricacies of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) to groundbreaking research on potential treatments, this conversation is a deep dive into the science and hope that fuels the fight against complex chronic diseases. Uncover the mysteries of viral reactivation and its profound impact on conditions like Post-COVID syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
If you're seeking clarity on virus reactivation, this episode promises to enlighten and provide answers.
Key Points:
00:00 Introduction
03:19 Latent viruses and reactivation: Examples
05:01 EBV: dormancy and prevalence
08:26 The persistence of long COVID cases
10:24 The difficulty in clearing reactivated viruses in ME/CFS
13:40 The importance of guidelines for primary care doctors.
19:57 EBV antibody tests and the significance of IgG and IgM levels.
22:19 EBV testing: How to request and interpret
26:03 PCR, IgM, and IgG testing: What’s the difference?
31:09 The challenges in restoring health balance.
36:45 Advice to patients with patient reactivation
Dr. Nancy Klimas with 40 years of experience, is renowned for her work in multi-symptom disorders like ME/CFS, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and Long COVID. She leads the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine and is a Professor at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine for 30 years, she now contributes significantly to research and education in her field, focusing on innovative treatments and training the next generation of clinicians and scientists.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-klimas-49255178
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