Disulfiram or Anatabuse, is a drug that has been on the market to treat alcohol abuse since the 1950’s. The drug inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase resulting in a build up of acetaldehyde in the blood, which makes you feel VERY ill. However, in 2016 scientists began to evaluate many drugs for their possible use … Read More “Disulfiram” »
Tag: Babesia
Lyme Disease, Treatments
Infections
Babesiosis, often a co-infection of Lyme Disease in humans, was first identified by Victor Babes in the late 19th century in Romanian cattle and the disease at that time was coined “Red Water Fever.” However, Babesia infection in humans was not confirmed until 1956 in a Yugoslavian farmer. Babesia is a protozoan intracellular red blood cell … Read More “What is Babesia?” »