How Transmissible is it? My conclusion

[Steve Frey]

I've been infected with this organism and have studied the effects it has had on my body for over 17 years but had no yet reached a conclusion as to how transmissible it is, until today that is.

About two months ago I began renting out a room to one of my daughters friends, a young healthy woman 21 years of age. After the first month or so she began to complain about what she was calling "bites" on her ankles, she said she didn't have them before she began staying here. Well out of fear of scaring her or making her think that I'm a nut case I refrained from saying anything about morgellons or about my theory. Well today I asked her if she was still getting them and she said yes and that they are really itchy so I took a look at her ankle where she had a few red bumps, with sunlight as the light source I observed her ankle at angles where I could see the light reflect off of her skin and sure enough I could see faint trails zigging and zagging between the red bumps, the same trails I could see in my skin some 17 years earlier.

As many have stated in the past, I believe my house is infested with this organism in some form or another, it could be one that needs moisture as it sits on the bottom of the bathtub or one that resembles a fiber as it sits on the carpet waiting to cling to the next bare foot that comes by, I'm really not sure but I know it's here and it doesn't take long for it to get into a new host.

I felt it my obligation to tell my daughters friend a little bit about what I think is going on and told her the best thing she could do is get out of this house as soon as possible. On the positive side I think that there may be the chance that if removed from the environment where one is being exposed to the organism early enough that their immune system may fight off the attack. I say this because a couple of years ago a friend was staying here at my house with her 6 year old daughter, a few months after they stopped staying here I was visiting with them and the young girl told me that when she was staying here her feet would always itch but that had stopped when she left, hopefully her young healthy body has won the battle, I will probably never know for sure but I will hope.

I realize that many of you have already come to the same conclusion but just thought I'd voice my opinion on the matter and I say, hell yes it's transmissible through the environment, at least for some people.

[Baraka Obam]

NOBODY ever broke out that hung around with me, NOBODY and even people that lived with me, friends, mother sister nobody.

What you would be blaming on yourself is most likely not the form of transmission, she is old enough to have sex is she not.

Look into her B/F situation.

[Steve Frey]

Originally Posted by Baraka Obam

NOBODY ever broke out that hung around with me, NOBODY and even people that lived with me, friends, mother sister nobody.

What you would be blaming on yourself is most likely not the form of transmission, she is old enough to have sex is she not.

Look into her B/F situation.

Yes she is Baraka but what I'm looking at is the fact that she didn't start having these little red bumps until she moved in here and they are on her ankles which are right at the level where logic would dictate they would be, near the floor where everything with any mass at all eventually lands.

I've always tended to align with your way of thinking here Baraka, I've hung around a lot of people too over the years, slept at friends houses, roomed with co-workers in motels, shared the shower with them, and worked in close quarters with them and to the best of my knowledge none of them have acquired it, but are little red bumps on your ankles something friends and co-workers would talk about while shooting the breeze, especially guys, I doubt it, and you know as well as I do that this thing can take it's time and raise little suspicion that it's there, maybe for decades. So who really knows who they may have spread it too, and like I said at the end of my last post, it's easily transmissible to at least SOME people, probably a genetic thing, others might never get it, or better said, may never show symptoms.

[lostintime]

Steve please check out my web site on this subject. There is no doubt this can be sexualy contracted but might not be in the case of your renter.

Two years after I got this I was sitting on the bed watching TV. My trusty cat of 7 years was laying on the bed purrring away. The next thing I know she is hisssing and throwing a fit for no reason. I noticed she became ill and pisssy for the next couple of weeks. I can now see the fibers in her coat.

My conclusion...what ever this insect is can and does enter and exit the body at will. I feel that one of these critters landed on the cat and burrowed into her skin just like everyone else that is suffering from this.

Now I twitch and my cat twitches. Poor thing, I don't know how to help it.

Baraka, you may be right but I suspect these little SOB's can hang in blankets and carpet waiting to jump into a host.

Steve please take the time to read all pages on my site.
Some of the images take time to load due to high resolution. I think you will find the video most interesting.

Site is off line but will be back up soon Sorry about that

[tcmgpt13]

What you describe Steve sounds a lot like fleas could have invaded your space. They are very hard to see especially if you have a lot of carpeting. Biting the ankles and leaving the bumps you describe is common with flea bites (having had experience with these bites back when there were no effective systemic drugs to use on pets). Usually those who have an allergy to flea bites suffer more than those who do not. You do not necessarily have to have pets to have fleas in your place, especially if the space you occupy is a rental to you or is an apartment building or other attached dwelling. I suspect there are many ways to encounter the Morgellons parasite through more than just one vector or other introduction into the body (like undercooked foods). This discussion about fleas is from a website that has q&a on the site about different issues:

Hi Alice,

I live in a one-bedroom apartment and I have never had any pets. I do not own cats, dogs, or any other pets. I saw 3 fleas in my apartment. My ankles and legs have a total of 20 bites; they are in sets of 2 each. I am itching like crazy. What I don't understand is how can I have a flea problem when I do not own any pets? Also what can I do to get rid of them? I'm also worried because I have an 18-month-old and I don't want them to bite her. What should I do?

Dear Reader, Those nasty critters could have invaded your home in a few ways, even though your pad is pet-free. Fleas can hitch a ride on clothes and on the backs of animals, such as bats, raccoons, opossums, rats, and squirrels. If a flea-infested animal nests in a nook or cranny of a building, the fleas can spread to different rooms and apartments. It's also possible that the fleas were already in your apartment when you got there. For example, flea eggs can lie dormant in carpet for months until a potential meal walks by and disturbs them — telltale vibrations can cause flea eggs to hatch in seconds.

As per your experience, flea bites usually are found on the feet and ankles. The bites commonly go unnoticed when they happen, and people experience itching, rash, and/or irritation after the fact. The itchiness of flea bites can be treated with carbolated petroleum jelly, menthol, ice, or calamine lotion. More severe or persistent symptoms need to be discussed with a health care provider.

To evict your fleas, vacuum and/or steam-clean potential flea nesting surfaces thoroughly and regularly — at least once a week. Clean any rugs and carpets, even under furniture and cushions and along walls. Since fleas love warm, moist areas, vacuum closets and cabinets, as well. Throw away your vacuum's bag right away, too, since fleas can survive inside them and potentially re-infest your apartment. Steam-cleaning, however, kills adult fleas. Flea traps made out of sticky paper, sometimes with a green, flickering light, also attract and trap the buggies.

Depending on the severity of the infestation, vacuuming, steam-cleaning, and flea traps might not be enough. Chemical treatments can be helpful, as well. Here are some of the safer pesticides available:

Citrus sprays with limonene or linalool These sprays kill fleas and have low-enough toxicity to be used indoors. They evaporate quickly, though, and don't provide long-term protection.

Boron-based products

Borates contaminate the food supply of young fleas and can be shampooed into carpets. (Adult fleas feed on fresh blood only, so borates will not affect them.) Borates have a low toxicity; avoid products that specifically contain boric acid — this chemical can be toxic and dangerous for small children.

Diatomaceous earth (DE)

DE is a mineral powder that kills fleas by causing them to dehydrate. DE is not toxic to humans, but it can be dangerous if inhaled. Both eye protection and a dust mask need to be worn when applying it. If you decide to use DE, make sure your child isn't around when you first apply it, and be sure to lightly vacuum any loose dust left over after application.

If you need to use chemicals against the fleas, if there is a more robust infiltration, use a product that is labeled for indoor use and has clear directions. In addition, make sure that the treated areas are completely dry and all excess chemicals and materials are cleaned up and safely stored before letting anyone, especially children, into the space. Also, wear appropriate clothing when applying pesticides — cover your skin with long pants and long-sleeved shirts and, if you're mixing liquid chemicals, use chemical-resistant gloves, as well. Depending on the product, goggles and/or a dust-mask might also be advisable. If you have leftover chemicals after treating your apartment, check the instructions for proper disposal methods. This might just involve pouring excess chemicals onto a grassy area so they can biodegrade, or other methods for more toxic chemicals.

A professional exterminator or pest control specialist can help you choose the safest, most effective treatment for your individual needs. For help finding an exterminator in your area and more info on pest control in general, check out the National Pest Management Association's homepage.

You say that you're concerned about protecting your child from flea bites. Getting rid of the fleas in your apartment using some of the methods and/or resources described above is ultimately the best way to protect your child, and you, from getting nipped. Depending on how serious your infestation is and what methods you use to battle it, though, it might take some time to make your place flea-free. In the meantime, here are a few tips to keep the bugs at bay:

Vacuum regularly around your child's sleeping area and other places where s/he spends a lot of time. Keep your child away from moist, dark areas of the apartment. Keep the air relatively dry with a dehumidifier, for example, or opening windows when you take a shower or bath to prevent the steam from remaining in the room or in the apartment. Let as much sunlight into your apartment as possible, since warm, dry environments aren't hospitable to fleas. Keep your child away from chemical pesticides and only use chemicals labeled for indoor use. A chat with a qualified exterminator can help you choose the safest chemicals for you and your child.

With several anti-bug options to choose from, you can squash your flea problem and keep your child safe at the same time. To help along the way, speaking with your child's health care provider might be just as important as speaking with an exterminator or pest-control specialist. Getting the advice of your child's provider can help make sure that your child stays as safe as possible while you're doing what you can to make your fleas fly far, far away.

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[beebee]

It is highly suseptable that Bird Mites carry this. Check out birdmites.org

Especially if you are in a treed area.

Many folks suspect they may have had Bird Mites then developed Morgellons.