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Fungi caused Brain Infections
Stelle Lavetin, PhD
University of Pittsburg
reprint at;
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/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.



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Fungi caused Brain Infections
Stelle Lavetin, PhD
University of Pittsburg
reprint at;
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/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.





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"Mommy, can Mary J. Wanna cause fungal growth in the brain?????"

"BE QUIET YOU LITTLE BRAT I'M BUSY POURING CHLOROX UP MY NOSE!!!!!!!"

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Fungi caused Brain Infections
Stelle Lavetin, PhD
University of Pittsburg
reprint at;
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/000783.htm


Where's the connection to Pot smokers and/or smoking pot?

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Lance G. Grey wrote:
Where's the connection to Pot smokers and/or smoking pot?


Or bicycling?

--Karen D.
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Fungi caused Brain Infections
Stelle Lavetin, PhD
University of Pittsburg
reprint at;
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/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.





 




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