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Mycoplasma

Posted by Dr. Sheets Uncategorized

Mycoplasma can best be discribed as a parasitic microbe. It does not have a cell wall, and as such is resitant to many of the penicillin based antibiotics. Most people clear mycoplasma infections on their own, but in some it can become a chronic infection. Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic arthritis and other medical conditions have been associated with mycoplasma. Some researchers feel that Gulf War Syndrome is a chronic mycoplasma infection. Go here to read more from Dr Mirkin’s website

http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G144.htm

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About Dr. Sheets

Dr. Sheets is a board certified Emergency Physician. In addition he has recently become a diplomat of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He practices Urgent Care and Family Practice at Prime Care and serves as our Medical Director.

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