Many Express readers know I am an Unfunded Researcher investigating the Cause of MS. I have written three major projects, have interviewed 27 people with MS and cited more than 115 Papers.
I investigated popular, well-funded Canadian Papers on the cause of MS. Although peer reviewed, most were silly, illogical; lacked scientific rigor and were mostly nonsense.
Meaningful Research
The most meaningful research was done in 1973 by Rutgers University Neurologists Dr. Stuart Cook and Dr. Peter Dowling. They concluded, “Canine Distemper Virus plays a Major Role in the Etiology of MS.” (Re-affirmed position in 2019).
Contracting a Virus is not simple. Many factors are at play, including age and/or health. Cook and Dowling identify ‘adolescence’ as the likely time most people contracted the CD Virus.
Of the people with MS I Interviewed, 100% had a pet dog and/or cat during puberty. Two even knew their pet had Distemper and was ‘put-down.’
Humans and animals share about 65% of known viruses.
Knowing the Cause of MS will prevent MS; save Health Care Millions and Improve Medication.
Testing
Testing provides proof of the presence of a Virus. Serology (antibody) tests are inadequate for people with MS. These test show antibodies for Measles, a ‘double first cousin’ to Distemper. The April 2019 Paper by Dr. Elizabeth Uhl, et al, University of Georgia, proved Distemper developed in dogs infected with Human Measles, in the ‘New World’ between 1500 and 1780.
Health Canada says Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Testing for a Virus is the “Gold Standard”. It’s a “DNA” like test for viruses. An RT-PCR test will prove or disprove the Cook and Dowling statement that “Canine Distemper plays a role in the Etiology of MS”. The Romanow Provincial Lab in Regina can do RT-PCR tests.
To the best of my knowledge no one has used a RT-PCR test for CDV in people with MS.
Kind regards,
Richard Dowson, Moose Jaw
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