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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
>
> 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
>
>
> 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.
>
>
> 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.
>