A further point of interest here is that filtration as used for so-called retrovirus isolation effectively removes the larger elements leaving the smaller ones, which fall well within the size-range of presumed retroviruses and could be mistakenly identified as such. There has also been a failure in AIDS research to take into account the widespread occurrence of mycoplasma infection of human erythrocytes. This has undoubtedly prejudiced the measurement of alleged ‘HIV’ loads, both in studies on AIDS patients and in studies on maternal to foetal transmission experiments. (Fig.3) Other errors of interpretation in the ‘HIV’ = AIDS saga, including excessive reliance on biochemical tests uncontrolled by electron-microscopy are reviewed. Particular emphasis, in this context, is placed on animal experiments (mostly carried out on macaque monkeys ( right-hand image on book cover) since, Dr. Pease argues these virtually prove that the alien cell-components are the true cause of the acquired immuno-deficiencies, as opposed to a conventional virus = disease concept. Support for this view comes from the total failure to find a vaccine that is even remotely effective in preventing AIDS, as would be expected in the case of a conventional virus infection. It is thus concluded that the concept of ‘HIV’ is almost certainly mistaken but is currently accepted for want of something more compelling. As an alternative, Dr. Pease suggests that the NGE paradigm, which might be described as the third dimension of infection, offers a more logical explanation. She also suggests that that the whole concept of retrovirology could be mistaken and that the elements described as such are in reality bacterial in nature. Whilst it is not feasible to parallel the macaque experiments on humans, it is pointed out that experiments on humans happen inadvertently. As far as AIDS is concerned, the 20th century unprecedented world-wide sexual promiscuity, among gays in particular, blood transfusions, drug addiction and massive vaccination programs could have helped in the establishment of such disease entities. It is however acknowledged that many ’AIDS’ cases have other explanations including, regrettably, medical interventions. On an optimistic note – Dr. Pease believes that should the NGE idea prove to be correct the prospects for vaccine development for some of the diseases discussed, including AIDS, will be dramatically improved. Moreover, therapeutic measures in AIDS will also prove more effective inasmuch as persons with, or ‘at risk’ of AIDS, would be given drugs to treat or prevent likely infection with opportunist infections, as well as conditions such as tuberculosis, with well-established antibiotics and other agents to the exclusion of expensive, toxic and generally speaking ineffective ‘anti-retroviral drugs’. |
