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>> Fungi caused Brain Infections
>> Stelle Lavetin, PhD
>> University of Pittsburg
>> reprint at;
>> http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000783.htm
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>> Fungal spores, commonly called mold spores, are a normal component of 
>> Marijuana. They are present in Marijuana anytime, and especially when 
>> damp. The spores are discharged from fungi growing as saprophytes 
>> (existing on dead or decaying Marijuana matter is the soil or elsewhere 
>> in the environment) or parasites (infecting living tissues - most are 
>> plant pathogens  In smoking damp marijuana will cause, many lung and body 
>> locations may serve as amplification sites for the growth of fungi. Such 
>> sites include lungs, nose, eyes, throat, fingers, brain, nerves, tissues, 
>> and skin. Anytime moisture or even high humidity is available, spores can 
>> germinate and fungi can grow and produce thousands of new spores 
>> utilizing organic material in these sites, infesting abd creating puss 
>> and fruting bodys.
>>
>> Fungi Brain Infections
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>> 1)  Abscesses
>> Brain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the 
>> brain. Inflammation develops in response. Infected brain cells by the 
>> spores, white blood cells, and live and dead microorganisms collect in a 
>> limited area of the brain. This area becomes enclosed by a membrane that 
>> forms around it and creates a mass. While this immune response can 
>> protect the brain by isolating the infection, it can also do more harm 
>> than good. The brain swells in response to the inflammation, and the mass 
>> may put pressure on delicate brain tissue as spores multiply.
>>
>> Infected sloughed material can block the blood vessels of the brain, 
>> further damaging tissues by causing cell death and swelling of additional 
>> cells, and further growth of the Fungi. Multiple abscesses are uncommon 
>> except in immunocompromised patients. The fungi or bacteria can reach the 
>> brain through the blood, from the lungs or by traveling from a 
>> neighboring infected area, or by direct contamination from an injury or 
>> surgery. Most commonly, the infectious organism reaches the brain via the 
>> bloodstream. The source of the infectious organism is often not found. 
>> When identified, the most common source is a lung infection by Fungi.
>>
>> A brain abscess can develop by direct extension from an adjacent Fungi 
>> infected area. For example, infections of the middle ear and mastoid 
>> sinuses can spread to the brain. Symptoms may develop gradually or 
>> suddenly. There may be little or no sign of general infection throughout 
>> the body. Early symptoms are usually headache, muscle weakness, visual 
>> changes, difficulty with balance or coordination, or seizures.
>>
>> People at higher risk of developing a brain abscess include those with 
>> right-to-left heart shunts, a chronic debilitating illness like cancer, 
>> who are immunocompromised (such as AIDS patients) and those taking 
>> immunosuppressants (corticosteroids).
>>
>> 2) Symptoms;
>>    Headache
>>    Stiff neck, shoulders, or back
>>    Aching of neck, shoulders, or back
>>    Vomiting
>>    Changes in mental status
>>    Drowsiness
>>    Confusion
>>    Inattention
>>    Irritability
>>    Slow thought processes
>>    Decreasing responsiveness
>>    Eventual coma
>>    Seizures
>>    Fever and chills
>>    Localized loss of nerve functions (focal neurologic deficits)
>>    Vision changes
>>    Muscle function/feeling loss
>>    Decreased sensation
>>    Decreased movement
>>    Weakness
>>    Decreased speech (aphasia)
>>    Other language difficulties
>>    Loss of coordination
>>
>> Note: Symptoms may develop gradually, over a period of 2 weeks, or they 
>> may develop suddenly. Once symptoms occur, they progressively worsen.
>>
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>> 3)  Signs and tests
>>
>> A neurologic examination will usually reveal increased intracranial 
>> pressure and problems with brain function causing confusion or other 
>> problems caused by larger growth of Fungi mass infections. The problems 
>> will relate to the area of the brain where the abscess is located. The 
>> physician will look for the possible source of the infection.
>>
>> CBC may indicate infection or inflammation.
>>
>> Blood cultures should be done but usually do not help identify the 
>> infecting organism.
>> Chest X-ray will reveal lung infections (one of the more common sources 
>> of infection).
>> EEG may be abnormal if seizures or focal neurologic deficits are present.
>> Cranial CT scan or MRI of head shows the abscess and its exact location.
>>
>> 4) Treatment
>>
>> Cerebral abscess is a medical emergency. Intracranial pressure may become 
>> high enough to cause death. Hospitalization is required until the 
>> condition is stabilized. Life support may be required in some cases.
>> Medication, not surgery, is advised for multiple abscesses, a small 
>> abscess (less than 2 cm), an abscess deep within the brain, an abscess 
>> accompanied by meningitis, the presence of shunts in the brain (for 
>> hydrocephalus), or an underlying disease and spore density that makes 
>> surgery dangerous (debilitating disease). A needle biopsy is usually 
>> performed to identify the infecting organism, mold, Fungi, amebia culture
>> .
>> Antimicrobials are given, initially through a vein, then by mouth. 
>> Antibiotics that work against a number of different bacteria (broad 
>> spectrum antibiotics) are the most common antimicrobial prescribed. It is 
>> not uncommon for multiple antibiotic medications to be used to ensure 
>> effective treatment. Antifungal medications may also be prescribed if 
>> fungal infection is likely.
>>
>> An abscess that is injuring brain tissue by pressing on it or a large 
>> abscess with a high degree of swelling around it can raise intracranial 
>> pressure to the point where immediate treatment is needed.
>>
>> Surgery is required if there is persistent or progressive increase in 
>> intracranial pressure, if the mass does not reduce after use of 
>> antimicrobial medications, or if the mass contains gas (produced by some 
>> types of bacteria and Fungi). Surgery may also be needed if there are 
>> signs of impending rupture of the abscess into the fluid-containing 
>> system of the brain (the ventricles).
>> Surgery consists of opening and draining the abscess and is usually 
>> accompanied by cultures of the fluid. This allows antimicrobial treatment 
>> to be adjusted to the specific microorganism causing the infection. The 
>> specific surgical procedure depends on the size and depth of the Fungi 
>> mass. The entire mass may be removed (excised) if it is near the surface 
>> and completely encapsulated (surrounded by a membrane).
>>
>> Needle aspiration guided by CT scan or MRI scan may be needed for a deep 
>> abscess. This may also include injecting antimicrobials directly into the 
>> mass.
>>
>> Osmotic diuretics and steroids may also be used to reduce swelling of the 
>> brain.
>>
>> 6) Expectations (prognosis)
>> If untreated, the disorder is almost always fatal. The outcome is usually 
>> improved with the use of CT and MRI scans for accurate diagnosis and by 
>> the administration of broad-spectrum antimicrobials.
>>
>> The death rate is around 10% with treatment.
>> Neurologic changes may be chronic or may resolve over time.
>> Seizures or neurologic losses (inability to move, speak, see) may occur 
>> after surgery.
>>
>> 7)Complications
>>
>> Meningitis, severe and life threatening
>> Epilepsy
>> Permanent neurologic losses (vision, speech, movement)
>> Recurrence of Fungi type of infection
>> Permanent loss of brain matter, ability
>> lowered IQ by 50 points.
>> become a moron or idiot with continued hospitalization.
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