Micro-myiasis morgellons theory

[Jo]

Full micro-myiasis theory: Close associations: Micro-Myiasis & Morgellons Disease

Here's a summary of the Micro-myiasis theory:

Introduction

Micro-myiasis is an infestation of small larvae, usually belonging to the order Diptera (flies with 2 wings). Flies spend the majority of their lives as larvae, AKA worms, maggots. Many species, given half a chance, can infect mammals. We believe small flies, such as fungus gnats, gall midge and phorids are causing chronic micro-myiasis, undiagnosed.

Life cycle (how long they live)?

The life cycle depends on the species and environment (eg temperature). Eg some complete the whole life cycle (embryo/larvae/pupa/adult) in 10 days. Some, such as some species of glowing fungus gnat, can take one year.

Reproduction?

Most fly species follow the above cycle: (embryo/larvae/pupa/adult). However, Gall midge and fungus gnats are able to carry out the rare reproductive state of paedogenesis. This is where the larvae, not adults, produce live young, but in doing so the reproducing larva is killed in the process.

Our immune response?

Fly larvae are able to downregulate the host's immune system which helps the parasites avoid detection, causing suppressed eosinophil and IgG counts in blood tests. They might be elevated to begin with, but are lowered over time by the fly larvae - keeping parasite/host in dynamic equilibrium.

Physical manifestations on the skin?

Skin lesions, lumps and nodules can be present, which may discharge larva proteins, their feces and may have a central, dark 'pore'. Some maybe painful, itchy (often nocturnal). More than one larva may be present in a lesion and there maybe 'satalite' lesions nearby. A small white threadlike structure may be seen protruding from the lesion, with aid of a hand lens.

Physical manifestations elsewhere?

• Systemic inflammation
• Bony erosion
• Sensory organ infections
• Respiratory and throat infections
• asthma & rhinoconjunctivitis
• Intestinal infections
• Urogenital infections
• Headaches & seizures
• Anemia & changes in blood plasma
• Depression, malaise, lethargy, insomnia and disturbed sleep cycles

How do we get infected?

1) Phoresis - flies glue their eggs during flight, to the abdomen of other blood sucking arthropods, such as flies, mosquitos and ticks. When the vectors contact a host, the cutaneous heat of the host makes the larvae emerge from the eggs and they burrow through the site of the mozzie or tick bite.

2) Direct burrowing - The parasitic larva penetrates unbroken skin directly using a hair follicle as a canal through the skin pore.

3) Wounds & body openings - Larvae entering cuts or orifices or through laying eggs on wounds.

4) Ingestion of eggs, larvae or adult flies - Via, contaminated food or liquids.

How do we stay infected?

Either due to paedogenesis (if infected by gall midge or fungus gnats) or through flies completing life cycle and reproducing in the body cavities (current theory followed by some entomologist regarding phorid flies).

Why do the fibers move?

Fly digestive tract has been observed to wave around after extraction, since first studied in 1925.

Why are the fibers so tough?

The digestive tract is made of the same chemicals as fly larvae cuticles. A tough polymer that does not melt.

How do they evade the immune system?

Most probably by the secretions of chemicals, such as ammonia.

WHY US? Why don't they stay where they used to be?

Myiasis has been recorded since The Bible (Job). Scientists do not know why some flies are parasitic but they know that, at some point in history, some have turned parasitic, which is not thought to be the case with other groups e.g. protozoa, nematodes and platyhelminths.

We believe that due to either genetic manipulation or environmental stress, eg use of pesticides (or both!), plant pests, such as gall midge and fungus gnats have turned to be parasites of mammals.

Although, there is a slight possibility that the glow worms (auto fluorescing fungus gnats) of North America, Europe, New Zealand and Auz, which are becoming huge tourist attractions, are the only species causing micro-myiasis in Morgellon sufferers.

Why NOW?

I think it could boil down to modern agriculture and global warming.

Time will tell.

[Steve Frey]

WHY US? Why don't they stay where they used to be?

Myiasis has been recorded since the Bible (Job). Scientists do not know why some flies are parasitic but they know they at some point in history some have turned parasitic, which is not thought to be the case with other groups e.g. protozoa, nematodes and platyhelminths.

We believe that due to either genetic manipulation or environmental stress, eg use of pesticides (or both!), plant pests, such as gall midge and fungus gnats have turned to be parasites of mammals.

Although, there is a slight possibility that the glow worms (auto fluorescing fungus gnats) of North America, Europe, New Zealand and Auz, which are becoming huge tourist attractions, are the only species causing micro-myiasis.

I can tell you why those flies turned parasitic Jo, when one of them landed on a sponge which copied it's DNA and used it to produce an entity resembling that fly, I would wager that those parasitic flies likely possess some unusual characteristics that can somehow be connected to the sponge.

[Jo]

Possibly Steve, that's the beauty of your theory. The difficult part is proving it, as you very well know.

Jo xxx

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Great theory, Jo, let me know if I can help?

[Steve Frey]

Originally Posted by Jo

Possibly Steve, that's the beauty of your theory. The difficult part is proving it, as you very well know.

Jo xxx

It's not as difficult as you might think Jo, the proof lies in the genomic data which I am slowly learning how to utilize and so far I am finding exactly what I expected to find, which is significant alignments between sponges and flies, fungi, and bacteria. You will hear more on this in the future.

[Jo]

What proof is there that morgellons is caused by fly larvae?

1) Symptoms: Strong correlation between the peer reviewed symptoms of myiasis and morgellons disease. (see full report for refs)

2) Morgellon sufferer observations of flies:
Table 1 - Morgellons sufferers report their unusual experiences with adult flies


3) Disection of fungus gnat showing morgellon filaments:
Morgellons UK - Fungus Gnat investigation

4) Morgellon sufferer observations of worms: We have not begun to count these, because they are so common. The wide, length and proportion of the samples from skin, we believe, point to fly larvae rather than nematodes. Some terms used by sufferers: 'small cigars', 'skin rolls', 'worms'.

Photographic comparisons of fly larvae with morgellon samples:
Table 7- Comparison of fly larvae with morgellon samples

5) Treatments: Treatments for myiasis have strong correlation to treatments used by morgellon sufferers (see full report table 5)
Table 5 - Comparing Myiasis with Morgellons Disease/DOP).

What next? - We are trialing a method to consistently extract the larvae from skin. We feel this is our best bet of getting help. In the UK, 4 out of 4 sufferers have done this successfully, using particular products, more to follow.

Anyone wishing to take part in this trial just email us on: info@morgellonsuk.org.uk

Jo xxx

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Originally Posted by Jo

3) Morgellon sufferer observations of worms: We have not begun to count these, because they are so common. The wide, length and proportion of the samples from skin, we believe, point to fly larvae rather than nematodes. Some terms used by sufferers: 'small cigars', 'skin rolls', 'worms'.

It's a great service you're doing, Jo.

I think it's important that people understand the difference between the larvae and nematode that they might be feeling, finding, seeing, etc., under their skin. Maybe putting some photos of how long the larvae can get in its development stage or how it may appear to be nematode-like, might help?

And, what's your opinion on removing the larvae intact and not breaking it open in the removal process?

[Jo]

Hi Kam,

Fly larvae are typically between 1mm and 30mm (er 30mm = 1 & quarter inch) ruler: (Online Ruler),

This depends on the species, stage (known as 'instar') and whether it is stretching.

For instance glow worms can extend themselves almost to the end of the unmade thread they want to create - withdrawing upwards whilst spitting out the web including the sticky drops as it retreats!

Springbrook Glow Worms Research Centre* - Queensland.

So when we're getting them out of our skin or eye ducts, they will probably be in full stretch.

70% Ethanol is key to helping remove them without breaking. If they break, they will cause inflammation due to the fungi and bacterias they hold.

This is work in progress.

Jo xxx

[Katinka]

All I can say...TERRIFIC work, Jo!

Very detailed, structured and logical presentation!

Kat

[Jo]

Thanks Kat, I've had help from two lovely ladies who don't post on this board (silent partners lol).

- Sheila O'Leary, who is a DOP sufferer and first approached the MRF in 2002 because she was convinced that morgellons was actually myiasis. She was treasurer of the National American Unidentified Parasites association, way back when.

- Also Rocklady, who's insights a year ago via her relentless microscopy and observations, revealed the larvae popping up in her work and the work of others.

God bless them muchly!!

Jo xxx