Miasmatic repertory

[andyh]

Andy had written:

"For example, Schistosomiasis is the #1
macroparasitic disease in the world, at least last time I looked with
hundreds of millions infected. We do not even have a Bilharziasis
miasm identified in homeopathy. WHY NOT? ______________"
((( To further clarify this question:

Macroparasitic diseases are not strictly infectious in the "noxious fog"
sense= malevolent energetic influence. They enter mechanically
through the skin or body orifices. Thus this is probably not a good
example of the many unclassified miasms that are present in the human
genome. But it begs the question--what classification did Hahnemann
give to macroparasites? Were they in Nader's classification "two"--
continuous pathogenic influences? Are there any macroparasites that
carry infectious components that can engraft like a miasm?

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A better example of a miasm that is surely present and not yet
characterized is Chlamydia, allegedly the most widespread STD in the
world, with variants-- an epidemic eye disease which is a major cause of
blindness; Psittacosis-Parrot Fever, which affects heart valves; and
chlamydial pneumonia.

The organism causes three main types of diseases:
CONJUNCTIVITIS in two forms:
- Chlamydial conjunctivitis ? conjunctivitis of the newborn due to
infection from mother to child with the Chlamydia micro organism during
the birth process . This is more frequently encountered than Opthalmia
Neonatorum.
- Trachoma ? a chronic contagious form of conjunctivitis, with
hypertrophy of conjunctiva. The disease affects 400 million people
worldwide, mostly in Asia and Africa and the SW of the USA. 20 million
people have been blinded by the disease.
- Pneumonia ? exposure to the Chlamydia micro-organism can cause
pneumonia
- Genito-urinary infections in males and females. In industrialised
countries Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted pathogen,
causing an estimated 3 million new infections annually. It is spread by
vaginal or anal intercourse. It is thought that 35-50% of cases of
non-specific urethritis (NSU) are caused by the microorganism. More
common than herpes, genital warts, gonorrhoea and syphilis. New cases of
Chlamydia are four times more common than new cases of genital herpes or
genital warts combined. In the UK incidence of the disease has increased
76% in the last 5 years. In the last year there has been a 20% increase
in teenage women and 23% in teenage men. It is estimated that 10-11% of
sexually active women have Chlamydia, with prevalence highest in
sexually active women under 20.
- Transmitted by vaginal or anal intercourse
- Symptoms usually appear within 2 to 6 weeks of infection but 70%
of women and 50% of men do not produce symptoms ? the disease remains
hidden. It is termed by doctors a “stealth” disease.
Females may have:
- No symptoms at all (up to 70% of women don't have any symptoms)
- Change in colour, amount or odour of vaginal discharge
- Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods
(especially when on the Pill)
- Pain or bleeding during sexual intercourse
- Abdominal pain
- A burning feeling when passing water
- Change in periods, or more painful periods (especially after
changing partners)
- The need to urinate more often
- Slight fever
- Pain under the ribs on the right hand side
- Proctitis ? inflammation of the rectum
Males may have:
- No symptoms at all (up to 50% of men don't have any symptoms)
- Pain or burning sensation during urination
- Clear mucus-like discharge from the penis
- Slight irritation or itch at the tip of the penis
- Need to pass water more often
- Pain in the testicles
- Proctitis ? inflammation of the rectum

Long-term effects
A recent article in a British tabloid newspaper described Chlamydia
as a disease that causes “silent, devastating damage that can go
unnoticed for years”
Female
With up to 40% of infected women, it spreads to the uterus,
fallopian tubes and ovaries and causes pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID). Each time a woman gets a pelvic inflammatory infection from
Chlamydia, her chances of becoming sterile increase from 13% with the
first infection to 75% by the third.
Tubal/ectopic pregnancy ? these are potentially fatal pregnancies
where the embryo develops in the fallopian tube. In the UK 5 women a
year die from ectopic pregnancy. 9% of infected women are likely to
experience these symptoms.
Sterility/Infertility. Fallopian tube problems caused mostly by
Chlamydia are responsible for a third of all cases of infertility.
Sexual Health experts consider it the single biggest preventable cause
of infertility.
Pregnant women with the disease can transmit the disease to their
infant during childbirth ? often leading to eye infections or pneumonia
in the child. In some countries antibiotic cream is smeared in the eyes
of all newborn babies to prevent this. A pregnant woman with Chlamydia
has a 50% chance of transmitting conjunctivitis to her child and a 20%
chance of Pneumonia.
In a small number of cases: Lymphogranuloma venereum. From 7-12
days after exposure a vesicle similar to that cause by Herpes will
appear, usually on the genitals. This ruptures and then heals
painlessly. From 1-8 weeks later the regional lymph nodes enlarge become
tender and may suppurate. These enlarged glands are called buboes. They
heal and leave scars that may obstruct lymph channels. The perirectal
lymph nodes in women may scar and cause rectal obstruction. Treatment is
by Tetracycline (anti-biotic)
A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal 1995;
153: 259-262 showed that serologic evidence of Chlamydia trachomatis
during pregnancy was a risk factor for pre-term delivery (before 37
weeks' gestation). Results: A total of 21 women (20%) out of a group of
103 were found to be seropositive for IgG antibodies to C. trachomatis.
They were similar to the seronegative women with respect to maternal
age, parity, history of pre-term birth, obstetric or medical problems,
smoking status, history of drug abuse, educational status and
psychosocial stressors. The seropositive women were significantly more
likely than the seronegative women to have a pre-term birth (24% [5/21]
v. 7% [6/82]; also the babies from the seropositive women had a lower
average birth weight. The full report can be obtained from: Dr. Paul
Claman, 552-737 Parkdale Ave., Ottawa ON K1Y 4E9; fax 613 724-4942
Studies also show that Chlamydia is a major risk factor in
miscarriage.
Women infected with Chlamydia have a 3-5 fold increased risk of
acquiring HIV if exposed.

Male
If it spreads to the testicles, the scrotum might become swollen
and painful, leading to epididymitis.
Sterility
Urinary tract complications

Both
If it spreads to the blood, it might cause more severe illness, for
example arthritis

TESTING & TREATMENT
The bacteria can be detected by a simple test using a dye to detect
bacterial proteins and is treated conventionally with antibiotics (most
commonly azithromycin, tetracycline, erythromycin or doxycycline). The
disease is considered to be eliminated within a week. All sex partners
of a person with chlamydial infection should be evaluated and treated to
prevent re-infection and further transmission of the disease.

SECRETIVE / HIDDEN
Despite the considerable effects that the bacteria are having on
women’s and child health most people have not heard of it, and most
people don’t know they’ve got it, because it’s hidden.
Sexually transmitted diseases are still considered as shameful and
embarrassing ? they are hidden from friends and family. Sexual health
clinics are places where people can go anonymously and secretively for
testing.
A recent report in the BMJ on the psychological impact of a
Chlamydia diagnosis stated that “women were concerned about the
perceived stigma of such infections and their future reproductive health
and anxious about notifying partners”.

CASE REPORT
Ms X reported seven miscarriages and three ectopic pregnancies,
which are thought to be linked to Chlamydia infection. She was advised
to have a Chlamydia test after her first ectopic pregnancy, but didn’t
go through with it because she felt "embarrassed and wondered what other
people’s perceptions of her might be"
best,
Andy

[Nader Moradi]

DearAndy,

Although I had not enough time to study Chlamydia infection deeply but I
agree with you that it is chronic miasm.

Nader