On 9/7/2007 5:53:21 PM, faith gagne ([email protected]) wrote:
> What is a herx? thanks.
>
> Faith
Herxheimer Reaction
The Herxheimer reaction (also known as Jarisch-Herxheimer or herx)
occurs when large quantities of toxins are released into the body as
bacteria (typically Spirochetal bacteria) die, due to antibiotic
treatment.
Typically the death of these bacteria and the associated release of
endotoxins occurs faster than the body can remove the toxins via the
natural detoxification process performed by the kidneys and liver. It
is manifested by fever, chills, headache, myalgias, and exacerbation
of cutaneous lesions. Duration in syphilis is normally only a few
hours but can be much longer in other diseases. The intensity of the
reaction reflects the intensity of inflammation present.
The Herxheimer Reaction has shown an increase in inflammatory
cytokines during the period of exacerbation, including tumor necrosis
factor alpha, Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-8.[4][5]
From wikpedia
Chuck
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