Chronic Infection Treatment in Meridian, ID
Some infections resolve completely. Others leave the immune system in a prolonged state of activation — fatigue, achiness, and brain fog that linger long after the original illness should have passed. Vance Medical evaluates for chronic and underlying infections that standard testing frequently misses.
“Just because you haven’t found a cure, doesn’t mean there isn’t one.”
— Dr. Mark Vance, MD
Signs to Watch For
- Fatigue or malaise that persists after an initial illness
- Recurring low-grade fevers or night sweats
- Joint or muscle pain without a clear cause
- Brain fog alongside physical symptoms
- Symptoms that started after a tick bite, illness, or travel
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1001 N. Meridian Rd · Meridian, ID 83642 · Tue–Thu 9am–5pm
When an Infection Doesn't Fully Resolve
Certain infections — including tick-borne illness, some viral infections, and chronic low-grade bacterial infections — can persist below the threshold that standard testing reliably detects, or can trigger ongoing immune dysfunction even after the pathogen itself is cleared.
Dr. Vance’s evaluation includes more targeted testing for chronic infectious causes when a patient’s history and symptom pattern point in that direction, rather than stopping at a standard negative screen.
Common Signs of Infections
- Fatigue or malaise that persists after an initial illness
- Recurring low-grade fevers or night sweats
- Joint or muscle pain without a clear cause
- Brain fog alongside physical symptoms
- Symptoms that started after a tick bite, illness, or travel
How Vance Medical Approaches Chronic Infections
Depending on findings, treatment may draw on our Chronic Illness program, IV Therapy to support immune function and recovery, and — for patients whose infection has driven immune dysregulation — Low Dose Naltrexone as part of a broader immune-modulating plan.
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Root-cause evaluation alongside evidence-based treatment
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Most-prescribed medications dispensed on-site
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Meridian, Idaho
Serving Boise, Nampa, Eagle & the Treasure Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of infections does Vance Medical evaluate for?
This varies by patient history — tick-borne illness, chronic viral activation, and other low-grade infections are among the possibilities Dr. Vance considers based on your specific symptoms and exposure history.
I already tested negative for Lyme disease — could it still be relevant?
Standard Lyme testing has known limitations, particularly for infections caught outside the typical testing window. Dr. Vance can discuss more targeted testing options if your history suggests this is worth investigating further.
Will I need antibiotics?
Not necessarily — treatment depends entirely on what’s identified. Dr. Vance will discuss appropriate options, which may or may not include antimicrobial therapy, based on your specific findings.
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1001 N. Meridian Rd · Meridian, ID 83642 · Tue–Thu 9am–5pm