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November 1991The Protozoal Family
PCP (Pneumocystis carnii pneumonia):
primarily a lung infection, but has been
detected in bone marrow, lymph nodes,
spleen, and liver as well. Causes fever, a
nasty cough, and breathing difficulties.
Tozo (Toxoplasmosis): usually as-
sociated with the brain where it can
cause lesions, inflammation, and de-
mentia. Symptoms are chiefly neurologi-
cal, including: headaches, seizures,
blindness, and general disorientation.
Toxo has also been observed, on rare oc-
casions, in the colon, heart, liver, pan-
creas, retina, and testes.
Crypto (Cryptosportdosis): almost
totally associated with the intestines,
although a small percentage of cases
showed Infection of the biliary tract.
Symptoms include watery, persistent
diarrhea, wasting syndrome, anorexia,
and abdominal cramps.
Isosporlasis: similar to crypto, but
the protozoan which causes this infec-
tion (Isospora bellt) seems to be native to
more tropical climes, occuring in 15% of
PWAs in Haiti. Causes watery, nonin-
flammatory diarrhea, wasting syndrome,
etc..
Mlcrospoildla: common in both
man and fish, this parasite degenerates
the cornea, intestines, liver, and mus-
cles.
The Mvcobcterlil Family
M /IAI (Mycobacterumn avium
complex or Mycobacterlum avium In-
tracellulare): These days, "MAC" is used
to designate both of these organisms,
which are very similar. In immune com-
promised people these bugs disseminate
to almost any organ system, especially
those with high counts of mononuclear
phagocytes (killer cells), i.e. liver, spleen,
and bone marrow. The primary site of
infection is the gastrointestinal tract,
and symptoms include: diarrhea, malab-
sorptlon, fevers and enlarged lymph
nodes and spleen.
TB (Tuberculosts): takes advantage of
vulnerable lungs in much the same way
that PCP does. Sometimes it even finds
its way to the lymphatic and nervous
systems. It can cause fever, fatigue,
night sweats, and wasting syndrome.Salmonellosis: enters the body orally
via contaminated food or water and
multiplies upon entering the small
intestine. Causes chills, fever, night
sweats, diarrhea, and anorexia.
The Viral Famil
CMV (Cytomegalovirus): enters the
system directly through contact with
mucous membrane. Its usual targets are
the retina and the colon, but it has been
known to disseminate on occasion. The
symptoms are dependent upon the place
of infection, for example, failed vision
(retinitis), intestinal disorders (colitis),
etc..
Herpes Simplex (I): causes cold
sores and fever blisters around the
mouth and eyes, while the Herpes Sim-
plex II virus causes painful sores on the
genitals and anus, all of which can lie
dormant for months in nerve or lymph
tissues. A stressful situation can cause
a flare up that will send you through the
roof. The Zoster virus, a close relative, is
nothing but the chicken pox virus which
can resurface in adulthood as shingles--
painful blisters that follow nerve path-
ways.
The adl Fmmly
Thrush: caused by the fungus
Candida albicans, this yeast-like infec-
tion enters the mouth and develops
patches of thick, white fur throughout
the oral cavity and sometimes down the
throat A related condition, Candidlasis,
leaves a layer of white fuzz on the tongue
and the rest of the mouth.
Cocldloidomycols: mostly iden-
tified with the Southwestern US, Mexico,
and Central and South America, this
fungus usually infects the lungs. The
symptoms are not specific, ranging from
fatigue to cough.
Cryptococcoas: another yeast-like
infection, not as common as thrush, but
more life-threatening. It attacks the
brain lining (causing cryptococcal menin-
gitts) and lungs. Symptoms include:
neurological changes, nausea, fever,
confusion, inappropriate speech, and
headaches, or it could be asymptomatc.
Histoplamosrs: after being inhaled,
spores germinate into a yeast form. It ismost often found in the lungs and the
skin where it causes lesions, respiratory
problems, anemia, enlargement of the
liver, and other dysfunctions.
Asperglllosis: infection of this fungus
is relatively rare, even in immune
compromised people. It infects the lungs
(but can disseminate), and can cause
difficulty in breathing, chest pains, fever,
and night sweats. Predisposing factors
include neutropenia, long-term steroid
use, marijuana use, and CMV.
The Neoplasms Family
Lymphoma: consists of neoplasms
(tumors or growths) in the lymph system
or central nervous system. It can cause
hemiparesis (paralysis of one side of the
body), aphasia (loss of the ability to
speak or understand language), seizures,
palsies, and headaches.
KS (Kaposi's Sarcoma): cancer of the
capillaries which can cause red and
purple lesions on the skin. These lesions
usually occur first on the legs or feet and
in the soft palate of the mouth. They can
remain hidden in the gastrointestinal
tract and elsewhere for a long time, and
are frequently asymptomatic.
Anogenital Neoplams: a fairly
grotesque name, but self-explanatory.
These are tumors in and around the
anus and genetalia.
I hope this information is
useful to you, and that maybe
you can use it as reference
material for yourself and others
who might come down with
something. Think positive and
stay healthy.
Ronald D. Woodof
Founder, DBC
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