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Anorexia Nervosa Caused by Polymicrobial Tick-Borne Infections: A Case Study
Kinderlehrer DA. Anorexia Nervosa Caused by Polymicrobial Tick-Borne Infections: A Case Study. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021 May 10;14:279-287. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S311516. PMID: 34007219; PMCID: PMC8121620.

“Conclusion: There is increasing support for the role of infections in the genesis of AN in some patients. The data suggest that autoimmunity is playing a prominent role in the pathogenesis of microbial-induced AN, and that role has been elucidated in children and adolescents with PANS. This is the first documented case of Lyme borreliosis complicated by three co-infections triggering AN. This adds to the existing literature that infections can play a more prominent role in AN. The corollary is that physicians should become aware of this association in the evaluation of patients with AN, as it may provide a treatment option for this serious and sometimes fatal condition. The possibility that tick-borne infections could underlie the diagnosis of AN warrants further study.”

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Thank You to ASPIRE’s Volunteers!
April 14, 2021
Thank You to ASPIRE’s Volunteers!

ASPIRE Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week! ASPIRE volunteers are the heart of our organization, aiming to improve the lives of those affected by PANS PANDAS. Our different backgrounds and...

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