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Steve

Why do you doubt HHV6?

Phil

I know some in this group are following the new Viracor HHV6 test and

the

introduction of Valganciclivor/Valcyte? I tested positive on the first

HHV6

test and then negative on the new test. That lead me to believe that the

test was a flop. But I just called Viracor (816)347-0113 (they will send

a

kit to your Drs office if you call them) & found out I WAS IN THE BAD

BATCH.

Excuse me for shouting but I have been so negative towards the HHV6

issue

since I was tested and got well, a negative result--it is supposed to be

impossible to get a negative result on the new test if you were positive

on

the old test. I still have BIG doubts about the whole HHV6 concept, but

at

least now I feel like it is a possibility.

Roche announced that the FDA approved Valganciclivor on 3/31/01 and have

said

it will be in pharmacies in late spring. The product name will be

Valcyte.

Some feel that it will

be effective on both strains A & B, as well as CMV and some effect on

EBV.

Is anyone else researching this issue. It may be a fly goose chase, or

any

of the above listed viral infections may be co infection related to a

weak

immune system. But my immune system checked out just fine -- need some

extra

NK cells? I got me. If it is just a co-infection it is still possible

that

treating it may make you feel a little better. Even Dr. N (I believe)

says

viral infection may be part of the CFS complex. So run, don't walk, to

that

phone and call Viracor then call your local pharmacy.

I am not trying to be a salesman....I'm a doubting ( & that is my

middle name) but it is worth a shot & it is my understanding that

Viracor

does accept Medicare & they can do a complete HHV 6 (strains A & CMV

and

EBV panel. And because this new test focuses on the DNA it call

differentiate between strains HHV6 strain A & B.

Steve