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Galaxy Diagnostics’ Medical Director Discusses Bartonellosis at Crypto-Infections Conference

CONTACT US GALAXY TESTING The 2nd European Crypto-Infections Conference presented by the Lyme Resource Centre was held September 26 – 27 2020. This event focused on difficult-to-detect tick-borne pathogens implicated in chronic illnesses affecting both people and animals. An hour-long video of Dr. Robert Mozayeni, Galaxy’s medical director, discussing his experience with bartonellosis patients over the past [...]

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Now Available: Galaxy’s Updated Bartonella Brochure

During the last year, Galaxy revealed a new look and added improved test options that further exhibit our mission of "going beyond the limits of detection" for elusive flea- and tick-borne pathogens. We are now excited to introduce an updated Bartonella brochure that highlights our growth and discusses the advantages of using ddPCR for direct [...]

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The Borrelia Genus: More than Lyme Disease

Borrelia burgdorferi s.s., the most common cause of Lyme disease, receives the most attention among the genus Borrelia. However, there are other Borrelia species that can make you sick following a bite from a tick or another vector. These include other location-specific species that cause Lyme disease, relapsing fever species which include some new interlopers [...]

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Pathobiomes: Can vector-borne bacteria play a role?

Advances in DNA sequencing and imaging technology have allowed researchers to observe the diverse microbial communities, or microbiomes, present in various areas of the body. Our complex interrelationships with microbiomes are increasingly implicated in diseases affecting people and pets. I have heard of a microbiome. What is a “pathobiome”? Scientists’ understanding of pathogenesis, or the [...]

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Pathogen Refuges: What are they?

Pathogens can hide in areas of the body that are not well-protected by the immune system. As they are also generally areas with poor or indirect blood circulation, they can be difficult to reach with pharmaceutical interventions like antibiotics. There are two kinds of pathogen refuges. One kind is called “immune privileged sites.” These are [...]

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