The New IBD Blood Test - Predictions?

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Probably not at all...

To illustrate, let's look at Demodex mites in dogs. All dogs have Demodex mites burrowed under their skin. Newborn puppies contract it from their mothers at birth. However, only a small percentage of dogs are allergic to the mites. This small percentage develop Demodectic Mange, which presents as small areas of hair loss that, unless treated, will progress to complete hair loss and sores on the entire surface of the animal.

If there are boas that are asymptomatic carriers, they would be like the normal dogs…nobody freaks out about demodex until it becomes an issue, and even then it is only a problem for the symptomatic animals.

I've been trying to make this point for awhile, but a valid comparison has escaped me.

Very well put....