Sat, 20 May 2006

Parasitic Infection Flummoxes Victims and Doctors

Gives a whole new meaning to "Don't let it get under your skin..". Creepy stuff, whether or not it's all in your head.

Imagine having a disease that is so controversial that doctors refuse to treat you. Individuals with this disease report disturbing crawling, stinging, and biting sensations, as well as non-healing skin lesions, which are associated with highly unusual structures. These structures can be described as fiber-like or filamentous, and are the most striking feature of this disease. In addition, patients report the presence of seed-like granules and black speck-like material associated with their skin. Sound like a bad plot for a Sci-Fi channel movie? Think again - it could be Morgellon's Syndrome.

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