A resource for the community interested in or affected by Bartonella.
Galaxy Diagnostics is building awareness about Bartonella as a potential cause of disease in animals and humans. The purpose of this Facebook page is to share the latest Bartonella research and other developments related to this important area of emerging infectious disease.
The CDC reports that over 60% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic (from animals). Vectors (insects and arthropods) play an important role in transmission of zoonotic diseases. The One World, One Health Initiative was launched recently to focus attention on the intersections between human health, animal health, and the health of the environment.
It is critical that medical practitioners and public health workers become aware of the risk factors and clinical symptoms associated with all zoonotic infections, including the ones linked to chronic disorders.
Galaxy Diagnostics' mission is to build awareness about the medical importance of Bartonella infection and to provide doctors with the best diagnostics tools available for the accurate diagnosis of persistent infections, like Bartonella, linked to chronic health problems.
Bartonella ePCR(TM), the new "gold standard" in Bartonella detection.
The kindest form of therapy is an accurate diagnosis. Because Bartonella is a "stealth pathogen," it is incredibly difficult to detect with conventional laboratory methods. Other Bartonella tests available today return a high number of "false negatives" -- they tell you there is no infection when, in fact, there is. Bartonella infections can be treated effectively with antibiotics. With a better test, physicians can deliver a better diagnosis and treatment, saving patients from the expense and concern of a diagnosis of a chronic health problem.
