To: SpeakLittle_ThinkMuch; RJCogburn; LadyDoc; Doc On The Bay; gas_dr
Doctors there told the family they believed Josh suffered from pneumonia due to fluid that had collected on his lungs. But then his liver, kidneys and muscles started to break down, his mother said.The old infectious disease training is kicking in. There's one infectious disease that is endemic in third world countries that causes this constellation of symptoms. Leptospirosis. Serological tests can take several weeks to confirm.
25 posted on
07/26/2003 6:32:09 PM PDT by
CholeraJoe
(White Devils for Sharpton. We're baaaaad. We're Nationwide)
To: CholeraJoe
"Leptospirosis"
What is that? Is it related to leprosy? Or...cholera? Are you an infectious diseases expert, hence your name?
Where are the diseases of yesteryear? Sorry, I get silly at 5:30 am, like clock-work!
29 posted on
07/27/2003 2:42:55 AM PDT by
jocon307
To: CholeraJoe
I've got Little experience with "Third World Diseases;" I Defer to your "Expertise!"
God Bless this poor soul!
I WISH I could contribute!!
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