Please join us in Cambridge, Maryland this month as Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, Dr. Bob Mozayeni and Dr. Ann Corson present on the emerging science and new clinical understandings of Bartonella spp infection in both human and animal medicine. The conference is intended for medical professionals (technical content), but is open to the public. CME credits and […]
Free Webinar: Understanding Bartonella
Bartonella infections are increasingly implicated in complex chronic disease syndromes, yet are extremely difficult to diagnose accurately. The purpose of this webinar is to raise awareness about Bartonella; its prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Medical, veterinary and public health professionals will benefit from attending this webinar. Speakers include subject matter experts Edward Breitschwerdt, DVM and B. Robert Mozayeni, […]
Now Offering Novel PCR Tests for Tick-borne Disease
We have taken the novel PCR design we developed for Bartonella spp detection and are now offering novel PCR tests for tick-borne disease – Anaplasma spp, Babesia/Theileria spp, Ehrlichia spp and Rickettsia spp. And we have more coming, all targeting pathogens implicated in chronic inflammatory diseases. Stay tuned!
Snow shuts down Triangle businesses today
Snow is rare in NC and all business stops because the city does not have extensive snow management systems in place to enable transportation. Galaxy is closed today and Fedex operations are suspended. Please save sample shipments for tomorrow. Great impromptu tribute to the snow from Elizabeth South ’s Facebook page!!
Learn more about Bartonella Infection
Shortly after their discovery in HIV patients in the 1980’s, Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana were confirmed by CDC researchers as the key agents behind Cat Scratch Disease and Trench Fever. Emerging research implicates up to 10 newly discovered species of Bartonella in human and animal disease. Bartonella infections can be a serious problem for those with […]
How Bartonella Infection Affects Everyday Life
Many thanks to Lena Miremonde for an excellent interview with Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt earlier this month. Lena explored the origins of Dr. Breitschwerdt’s Bartonella research program at NC State University, the development of the BAPGM medium as a diagnostic tool, and the founding of Galaxy Diagnostics. Interview with Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, Lena Live Podcast, BBS Radio, January 2015 […]
