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Research Article

Hypothesis: Bacteria benefiting from electromagnetic field in peripheral neuropathy

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Pages 222-226 | Received 08 Oct 2020, Accepted 13 Dec 2020, Published online: 17 Jan 2021
 

ABSTRACT

Recent research has already been shown widespread locations of bacteria in various tissues and organs of a healthy host organism. These bacteria (hereinafter referred to as persistent microbiota, PM) cause neither noticeable destruction nor toxins production – no immune response can be noticed either. The role of the PM is unknown. The host nervous system is not an exception and can also be inhabited by the PM. We found that various bacteria were capable of benefiting from the electromagnetic field (EMF). The main advantage of these bacteria, apparently, lies in the increasing supply of ionic forms of compounds into the cells. Since microorganisms use the energy of electrical impulses, their possible colonization of the host’s nerve circuit will weaken the nerve signals. The presented hypothesis aims to draw attention to the following points: i) microbial colonization of the host nervous system will lead to the weakening of nerve signals, ii) the sensitivity of bacteria to EMF permits to affect on their activity with electromagnetic treatment.

Declaration of interest

This study was supported by the Russian Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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