Stealth Infections: Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness

Stealth Infections: Hidden Causes of Chronic Illness

Stealth infections—chronic, low-grade infections that evade detection—can be hidden drivers of chronic illness, fatigue, and inflammation. This handout explains what stealth infections are, common pathogens involved, symptoms to watch for, and how to approach testing and treatment.

At Nourish Medical Center, we help patients uncover and address stealth infections as part of root-cause medicine. This guide provides an overview of these elusive infections and how to work with your provider to address them.

You’ll Learn:

• What stealth infections are and why they’re hard to detect
• Common symptoms and pathogens involved
• Strategies for testing and natural support

This handout covers pathogens like Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, mycoplasma, and others, how they can contribute to chronic symptoms, and the importance of comprehensive testing and immune support.

Who This Handout Is For:

• Individuals with unexplained chronic symptoms
• Anyone with persistent fatigue or immune dysfunction
• Patients with suspected chronic infections
• Those interested in root-cause approaches

Download this handout to learn about stealth infections and chronic illness.