Books & Publications

Specialist Books and Scientific Publications

Comprehensive specialist literature on Lyme disease, CFS and chronic infectious diseases by renowned experts

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Teresa Maria Taddonio - Founder and Chairwoman

Teresa Maria Taddonio

Founder and first chairwoman

About the Author

Teresa Maria Taddonio, M.A., is a science journalist and founder of VBCI e.V. As an affected person herself and long-time researcher in the field of chronic infections, she combines personal experience with sound accumulated knowledge and current scientific findings in her books.

Books & Publications

First Book

"Tick Bite and Then? LYME DISEASE"

Chronic Infections Are Treatable!!

Teresa M. Taddonio, Michaels-Verlag
ISBN 978-3-89539-475-1 • 159 Seiten • 19,80 €

A comprehensive guide for patients, laypeople and doctors about tick-borne infections. The book explains the full range of Lyme disease - from acute symptoms to complex chronic courses.

Core Topics:

  • Insect bites can have serious consequences
  • Not just ticks as transmission vector
  • International expert evidence for persistent infections
  • Multisystemic diseases are real
  • Bridges between conventional medicine and naturopathy
"Tick Bite and Then? LYME DISEASE"
"Lyme Disease - Late Diagnosed and Still Treatable"
Second Book

"Lyme Disease - Late Diagnosed and Still Treatable"

Background and Context of a Disease

Teresa M. Taddonio, Michaels-Verlag
ISBN 978-3-89539-705-9 • 244 Seiten • 22,80 €

A deeper exploration of chronic infections focusing on co-infections, unconventional therapy methods and the legal-political dimension. Including compelling case studies from German doctors.

Focus Areas:

  • Framework for Diagnosis and Therapy
  • Borrelia and Rickettsia Infections
  • Borna Virus: Health Policy Aspects
  • Hidden Pathogens: Micrococci
  • Chronic Infection Source: Intestinal Parasites
THIRD BOOK

CFS: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – an Infectious Disease?

How Infections Trigger Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and What Patients Need to Know

Teresa M. Taddonio, Cecile Jadin, Michaels-Verlag
ISBN 978-3895394836 • 197 Seiten • 1. Juli 2009

This professional book examines Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) from an infectiological perspective. Cecile Jadin and Teresa M. Taddonio discuss causes, diagnosis and therapy options in the context of bacterial and viral infections.

Key Topics / Core Themes:

  • Connection between CFS and infectious diseases
  • Role of bacterial and viral trigger factors
  • Diagnostic approaches and clinical challenges
  • Therapeutic options and treatment strategies
  • Scientific case studies and research perspectives
Book cover: CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – an Infectious Disease?
Knowledge is the first medicine. My books aim to give patients the language to communicate with doctors on an equal footing.
Teresa Maria TaddonioFounder and first chairwoman

Therapy Methods Discussed in the Books

Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT)

An innovative method where insulin is used to increase the effectiveness of medications while reducing their side effects.

Arsenite Therapy

Described in the books as an unconventional therapy method used by specialized doctors for certain chronic infections.

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