I didn't intend to return to this newsgroup, but someone I correspond with
mentioned they were following it, so I checked back. thank you for your
response, my nutritionist got some results of Chromagar tests that showed high
levels of Candida Tropicalis. Because she is not a Dr., cannot prescribe. I
wonder if anyone knows if this is a serious condition or is this a dangerous
fungus? How would it be treated. I do have some Dr.'s apt.s lined up, but
because of my failing health, answers cannot come soon enough. Will rubbing
alcohol kill all parasites? I live in the middle of Manhattan and have not
been able yet to find someone who knows much about parasites. If someone could
direct me I would be grateful.
Julie
"Dr. Peter W. Pappas" wrote:
> "Is there a parasite in Spain or Morocco that comes in through the
> feet, looks like you have athlete's foot?" Right off hand, I don't know.
> However, you won't get an answer to your most important question, "Am I
> infected with something and with what" on the web. You need to contact, in
> person, the appropriate medical personnel. But, before you do, collect some
> samples of these "parasites" (put them in a container containing some
> rubbing alcohol) and get someone to identify them!!! If you live close to a
> college or university, contact someone in the biology department and see if
> they will look at the "parasites." If that's not possible, contact your
> local (country) agricultural extension agent. While an extension agent
> might not be able to identify a "parasite," he/she will probably be able to
> tell you if your "parasite" is really an animal. Or, take one of these
> "parasites" to a local vet and see what he/she thinks. If, in fact, someone
> confirms your belief that you have a "parasite," then go to a physician with
> the "proof." On the other hand, it someone confirms that you do not have a
> "parasite," stop posting your stories.
>> Jules wrote in message <36BF7473.378D11A7 at tuna.net>...
> >Okay parasitologists, one last question that I hope someone can
> >address:
> >
> >Is there a parasite in Spain or Morocco that comes in through the
> >feet, looks like you have athlete's foot??
> >
> >After much reflection, it is clear that my health problems started of
> >and slowly have multiplied since 1990 - after I returned from Morocco
> >with a 'flu' in 1989. I stayed in Marrakech, Azilah and Tangiers,
> >mostly with my girlfriend whose parents from Sudan have a home there.
> >There was also another American lady we met who had a severe foot
> >infection and was trying to get medical help - not easy as there, as I
> >remember the streets did not have names in the Medinas and there wa s
> >only one phone in the town of Azilah. I did have what I thought was
> >athlete's foot under the same two toes where I have had an 'incurable'
> >neuron for 6 years. I later heard that my girlfriend returned from
> >Morocco and was sick for months until they found a parasite, though I
> >don't know what it was and can't get in touch with her now.
> >
> >thank you for your help, I won't clog your list with my troubles any
> >longer, it can be a scary thing to have these experiences and I surely
> >was and am a bit freaked out by it all.
> >
> >peace, Julie
> >
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