Infectious Disease Testing at Revolution Health: Comprehensive Detection for Long-Term Wellness
Infectious diseases remain one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—drivers of chronic illness, inflammation, and long-term health decline. While some infections are obvious and acute, others can remain hidden in the body for years, quietly fueling systemic inflammation, hormonal disruption, neurological symptoms, cardiovascular risk, and immune imbalance.
At Revolution Health, we go beyond conventional testing to uncover infectious triggers that may otherwise be missed. Our advanced infectious disease testing panels, including tickborne disease testing and viral infection panels, are designed to identify both active and chronic infections so that you can get to the root cause of your symptoms and receive targeted, effective treatment.
In this article, we’ll explore:
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Why infectious disease testing matters in integrative and functional medicine
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Tickborne disease testing: detecting Lyme and coinfections
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Viral infection panels: hidden viral burdens and their impact on health
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The relationship between chronic infection, inflammation, and disease risk
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What factors can increase infectious risk
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What you can do to decrease susceptibility and support recovery
Let’s dive in.
Why Infectious Disease Testing Matters
Infections can present in many ways. Some people experience fevers, chills, and acute symptoms. Others may develop vague, persistent complaints such as:
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Chronic fatigue
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Unexplained joint or muscle pain
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Brain fog and memory difficulties
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Autoimmune flares
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Mood changes such as anxiety or depression
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Cardiovascular dysfunction
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Gastrointestinal issues
Unfortunately, standard testing often misses infections—especially if they are low-grade, chronic, or intracellular. This is why patients may be told “your labs are normal” even though they continue to suffer from ongoing symptoms.
At Revolution Health, we use cutting-edge laboratory testing to detect:
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Tickborne infections (Lyme disease and co-infections such as Babesia, Bartonella, and Ehrlichia)
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Viral burdens (Epstein-Barr virus, HHV-6, CMV, and others)
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Chronic bacterial infections (such as Mycoplasma or Chlamydia pneumoniae)
By uncovering hidden infectious triggers, we can personalize a treatment plan that reduces inflammation, restores immune balance, and supports long-term healing.
Tickborne Disease Testing: More Than Lyme Disease
Why Tickborne Illness is Often Misdiagnosed
Tickborne infections are some of the most challenging conditions to diagnose and treat. Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most well-known, but ticks can carry multiple pathogens simultaneously. Patients often develop co-infections that complicate symptoms and delay recovery.
Symptoms may include:
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Migratory joint pain
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Chronic fatigue
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Neuropathy or tingling
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Brain fog
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Mood disorders
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Sleep disturbances
Unfortunately, standard Lyme testing (ELISA and Western blot) can miss up to 50% of cases, especially in chronic or late-stage disease. This is why so many patients remain undiagnosed despite years of symptoms.
Our Tickborne Testing Approach
At Revolution Health, our tickborne testing panels look beyond Lyme disease alone. We assess for a broad spectrum of tick-related infections, including:
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Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease)
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Babesia microti & Babesia duncani
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Bartonella henselae & Bartonella quintana
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Ehrlichia chaffeensis & Anaplasma phagocytophilum
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Rickettsia species (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever)
This comprehensive approach increases diagnostic accuracy and helps us tailor treatment for patients with complex or overlapping infections.
Viral Infection Panels: Uncovering Hidden Viral Burdens
The Role of Viruses in Chronic Illness
Viruses aren’t always acute, “get sick and recover” infections. Many viruses remain in the body indefinitely, entering a latent state and reactivating under stress or immune dysfunction. This viral reactivation can fuel chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and cardiovascular disease.
Common viruses we test for include:
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – strongly linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune thyroid disease
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) – associated with cardiovascular risk, immune suppression, and accelerated aging
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Human Herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) – tied to chronic fatigue and neuroinflammation
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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1, HSV-2) – not only oral/genital symptoms, but also systemic inflammatory effects
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Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) – shingles, as well as long-term nerve pain syndromes
Why Viral Burden Matters
Persistent viral infection drives chronic immune activation. This contributes to:
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Systemic inflammation
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Oxidative stress
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Hormonal dysregulation
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Premature cellular aging
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Increased cardiovascular risk
Our viral infection panels measure viral antibody patterns and reactivation markers, giving us a picture of both past exposure and current immune burden.
Chronic Infection, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Disease
One of the most important links uncovered in recent years is the connection between chronic infection and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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CMV infection has been shown to accelerate atherosclerosis and vascular inflammation.
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Chlamydia pneumoniae has been implicated in coronary artery disease.
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EBV can contribute to vascular dysfunction and clotting risk.
At Revolution Health, we integrate infectious disease testing with cardiovascular testing (including PULS, CardiaX, and advanced lipid panels) to better understand your whole-body inflammatory load and long-term risk.
What Increases Infectious Risk?
Certain factors make chronic infections more likely, including:
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Weakened immune function – due to chronic stress, poor sleep, or nutrient deficiencies
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Environmental exposures – such as mold, toxins, or heavy metals that weaken immune resilience
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Nutritional deficiencies – especially vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3s
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Metabolic dysfunction – insulin resistance, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle
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Genetic predispositions – such as MTHFR mutations that impair detoxification and immune balance
Understanding these risk factors allows us to not only detect infections but also improve resilience and lower recurrence.
What Can Be Done to Decrease Infectious Burden?
At Revolution Health, treatment is individualized, but strategies often include:
1. Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy
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Herbal antimicrobials (e.g., berberine, artemisinin, oregano, garlic extract)
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Pharmaceuticals (when appropriate)
2. Immune Support & Modulation
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Vitamin D optimization – crucial for immune balance
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Zinc and selenium – support antiviral immunity
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Probiotics – strengthen gut-immune axis
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Peptides – such as Thymosin Alpha 1 and LL-37, which enhance immune surveillance
3. Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle Practices
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Regular movement and exercise
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Stress reduction (breathwork, meditation, grounding)
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Anti-inflammatory nutrition (Mediterranean or Paleo-based diets)
4. Detoxification Support
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Reducing toxin exposure
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Supporting liver detox pathways (methylation, glutathione, sulforaphane)
By combining advanced infectious testing with root-cause functional medicine, we help patients move beyond symptom suppression and truly heal.
Infectious Disease Testing at Revolution Health: A Complete Approach
Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses only on acute infection, we specialize in detecting and treating hidden, chronic infections that contribute to long-term illness.
Our infectious disease testing services include:
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Tickborne testing – Lyme disease and co-infections
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Viral infection panels – EBV, CMV, HHV-6, HSV, and others
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Chronic bacterial infections – Mycoplasma, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and more
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Integration with cardiovascular and immune testing – giving you a complete health picture
Final Thoughts
Chronic infections are an under-recognized driver of fatigue, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, and chronic inflammation. By offering advanced infectious disease testing, Revolution Health helps patients uncover hidden causes of illness and design personalized, effective treatment strategies.
If you’ve struggled with unexplained symptoms, fatigue, recurrent infections, or autoimmune flares, our testing can provide the missing answers and guide your path to recovery.