-Caveat Lector- Ominous new class of virus. Real virus not computer virus. flw > STEALTH VIRUS; VITERIA & HUMAN DISEASE > ************************************** > A ProMED-mail post > <http://www.healthnet.org/programs/promed.html> > > Date: Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 13:00:10 -0700 > From: W. John Martin > > > I would like to increase awareness of the sequence data obtained from an > atypically structured African green monkey simian cytomegalovirus-derived > "stealth virus." Three publications on this virus appeared in the April > 1999 issue of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Copies of the articles > are posted on the Web Site <http://www.ccid.org>. An additional paper in > this journal describes a stealth virus infected child with a spongiform > encephalopathy. > > Brief summaries: > > Stealth Adaptation of an African Green Monkey Simian Cytomegalovirus. The > prototype stealth virus lacks specific genes coding for the major antigenic > targets recognized by anti-CMV cytotoxic T lymphocytes. It is > unquestionable that the virus came from an African green monkey simian > cytomegalovirus. > > Bacterial-Related Sequences in a Simian Cytomegalovirus-Derived Stealth > Virus Culture. The stealth adapted virus retains and/or regains its > cytotoxic activity by assimilating additional genes that can come from > cellular sequences, and also from bacterial sequences. The recombination of > viral and bacterial sequences has not been previously described. The term > "viteria" has been coined for such organisms. This can explain aspects of > stealth virus biology and transmission. > > Melanoma Growth Stimulatory Activity (MGSA/GRO-alpha) Chemokine Genes > Incorporated into an African Green Monkey Simian Cytomegalovirus-Derived > Stealth Virus. Stealth viruses have the capacity to assimilate cellular > genes including genes with potential cancer causing capacity. An example is > provided in which 3 copies of an MGSA-related gene have been incorporated > adjacent to a region of the SCMV-derived stealth virus containing UL141, > UL144 and UL145 genes. > > Stealth Virus Epidemic in the Mohave Valley: Severe Vacuolating > Encephalopathy in a Child Presenting with a Behavioral Disorder. This is a > clinical paper showing that one can be stealth virally infected yet not > show clinical signs on regular neurological examination. This is > demonstrated by the case of an 8 year old child infected by the stealth > virus and originally thought to have had a behavioral problem. The child > lives in an area of the USA experiencing an outbreak of chronic disabling > illnesses attributed to stealth viral infections. > --> W. John Martin, M.D., Ph.D. > > [Fascinating find. Newly discovered virus, newly coined word, perhaps even > some new thinking required. - Mod.CHC] DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
