Date sent: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 15:29:08 -0700
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From: Christine <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: VIrus Theory "Genes, Parkinson's,
Viruses and Research Priorities " from Parkinson's
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> is Scarlet Fever
> a virus?
No. Scarlet fever is caused by a bacterium, streptococcus; the same
kind that causes "strep throat". It can cause other complications,
such as rheumatic fever and Bright's disease, a serious kidney
condition, but it has not been implicated as a cause of Parkinson's
disease.
Best,
Bob
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