Untitled Landmark Study and Missing Data in Rickettsia Test

When I began a search of Rickettsiales infections of the eye, I was stunned to find this "untitled" landmark case study: https://revistas.rcaap.pt/index.php/oftalmologia/article/view/7166 The gist: a healthy 35-year-old man went from legally blind in his right eye (OD) to complete recovery of his vision (20/20 in both eyes) AFTER treatment for Rickettsiales was finally diagnosed and oral doxycycline was given. And what this 35-year-old gent went through is something that a baby, child, immunocompromised or elderly person might not survive (not to mention the numerous tests, time, and costs involved in reaching the correct diagnosis). Doctors currently have almost no information from current diagnostic tests to confirm a vision-threatening Wolbachia infection. Here are the highlights of this case: 1) He showed up at the ER with a 4-day history of sudden and progressive vision loss. 2) Three weeks prior, he had suffered a sore throat, followed by a rash. Initially he was given amoxicillin with clavulanic acid but then his doctor changed his antibiotic to IV cefalozine (with the assumption that his rash indicated scarlet fever). 3) Two weeks later, he suffered vision loss in both eyes and was almost legally blind in his right eye; 20/200 OD and 20/63 OS. 4) The ONLY test results that were immediately available was his blood work (which looked normal); a slightly elevated ESR (35 mm/h) and RPC within normal range. Some candida albicans (found in normal human flora) was detected and fluconazole was started. 5) A head-CT scan revealed a 15 mm "hypodense lesion" (which supports my point that Wolbachia targets the brain and retina). 6) With NO OTHER TEST RESULTS available, the doctors tried oral doxycycline (100 mg, twice a day). 7) BUT, three days later, his vision plummeted; 20/400 OD and 20/160 OS. Due to the severity and no other test results available, an anterior chamber tap was performed and sent for analysis. Methylprednisolone pulse (a steroid to lessen inflammation) was given (3 g/day x 3 days). 8) FORTUNATELY, an immediate improvement in vision (both eyes) ensued. 9) Yet the panbacterial DNA PCR analysis CAME BACK NEGATIVE. He tested positive for two types of Rickettsiales organisms. But, the study authors noted (and I quote): "We were somewhat perplexed by this result considering the negative panbacterial DNA PCR analysis, but upon further study we found that the 16s rRNA gene present in most bacteria and detected by this PCR assay for classification and species identification is missing in Rickettsia!" [And yes, the study authors included the exclamation mark]. 10) After 6 weeks, fluconazole was discontinued. At the 3-month followup: no treatment was required and 20/20 vision in both eyes was restored. This study should be making the rounds in every ophthalmology department right now. Wolbachia pipientis will not remain within the 20 U.S. states that the EPA approved its use for; migratory birds, waterways, wind, people, cargo, etc. all carry it worldwide. And this fits with what my own statistics are revealing: Wolbachia pipientis is moving further north and infecting people in Canada and the UK now. I don't know what it will take to make this a priority. Because, right now, the silence is deafening in the scientific and medical communities. And all I see are Facebook groups with events to raise money to "look for a cure" and people in gowns enjoying the spotlight. Meanwhile, there are probably many babies, children, and frail or elderly people out there who desperately need this testing to be done. This isn't all about the women who lost an eye in Auburn or Huntersville. This is a global crime against humanity and I am aghast that (when I look around) no one in the medical or scientific community is coming forth. The media certainly is not digging deep into study literature. How long can we ignore this? Remember, family members can also sign, exact personal information is not required, and you never need to donate money (you can ignore those prompts; the platform asks for money sometimes). Thank you for reading this update in full. I'll be in touch, Rose Authors note: I cannot use italics or hyperlink on petition updates. Ergo, links are not hidden and I used CAPS for emphasis. How your signature helps: each time a supporter signs our petition, an email is automatically sent directly to those being petitioned (governments, companies and individuals). When hundreds or even thousands of emails arrive in their inboxes, our message is impossible to ignore.