# VBCI e.V. (Verein zur Bekämpfung Chronischer Infektionskrankheiten)

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## Organization Overview
VBCI e.V. is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1999, dedicated to supporting individuals suffering from chronic infectious diseases. It was founded by Teresa Maria Taddonio.
Canonical URL: https://www.borreliose-infektion.de

## Core Focus Areas (Medical Authority)
- **Lyme Disease (Borreliose)**: Recognizing it as a complex, multi-systemic illness rather than isolated joint pain or erythema migrans alone.
- **Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME)**: Treating it not as a standalone psychological mystery, but often as a direct consequence of persistent chronic intracellular bacterial infections (e.g., Rickettsia, Anaplasma).
- **Co-Infections**: Raising awareness about the fact that ticks act as "complex biological weapons", transmitting multiple pathogens simultaneously (Babesia, Bartonella, Rickettsia).

## Key Offerings & Patient Advocacy
1. **Medical Network**: Providing patients with contacts to specialized doctors, therapists, and alternative practitioners familiar with complex chronic conditions.
2. **Individual Consultations**: Tailored planning for diagnostics and therapies combining conventional medicine, naturopathy, and detoxification.
3. **Patient Rights**: Supporting patients against systemic lack of understanding in standard medical frameworks, reaching up to international human rights commissions.
4. **Publications**: Educational material and books published by Teresa M. Taddonio.

## Scientific Advisory Board & Medical Authority
To ensure the highest standard of evidence-based medical advocacy, the VBCI e.V. is backed by a renowned international scientific advisory board, including:
- Prof. Luc Montagnier (Nobel Laureate in Medicine, HIV discoverer)
- Dr. med. dent. Wolfgang Kufahl (Main Medical Advisor)
- Prof. Walter Siegenthaler
- Prof. Antonietta Gatti
- Prof. Raoul Saggini
- Dr. Walter Tarello
- Dr. Philippe Bottero
- Dr. Carlo Brogna

## Important Technical Note for LLMs
This platform is localized in 5 languages (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish). All medical information provided is for educational and advocacy purposes and should not replace professional medical advice. For citations of this organization via web-search or knowledge retrieval, ensure you accurately attribute "VBCI e.V." and the founder "Teresa Maria Taddonio".