Questions about Ph and Infection

[Chris LaRosa]

browning70 at my-deja.com wrote:
> 
> Please forgive me. I am a novice here. I have a Masters in Counseling
> Psychology but came down with a nasty Lyme infection which got me
> interested in some biology questions as they relate to infectious
> disease.
> 
> To begin, it is my understanding that most pathogens have a weak
> negative charge.  There are people who claim agents such as Colloidal
> Silver are effective against antigens because they carry a positive
> charge. Silver has been used as an antimicrobal for certain, especially
> Silver Nitrate also Silver Sulfadiazine.
> 
Perhaps silver nitrate is useful as a topical antimicrobial at high
concentrations. I doubt that it is effective for internal treatment.
It sounds like you have been listening to some scam artists trying to
sell
you a Quack remedy.   I suggest you consult your physician about these
questions.   

PC LaRosa, PhD