my sister once had a serious lung infection after shoveling composted
manure. If I recall correctly it was cryptococcus ?
just a quick stab at the problem and good luck.
At 02:15 PM 12/17/2006, you wrote:
Your statement is nonsense!
----- Original Message -----
From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Con.Traas
To: <mailto:[email protected]>Apple-Crop
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 8:19 AM
Subject: Apple-Crop: Medical question
Hello all,
I have the unfortunate task of asking you what might turn out to be a life
and death question.
An apple growing friend of mine contracted cancer some time ago, and was
getting chemotherapy and other treatments. As a result of his suppressed
immune system, he subsequently contracted what appears to be an unusual
fungal infection of his lungs. All efforts to diagnose this in Ireland,
and now in Sweden, have failed.
The doctors are considering the possibility that the fungal infection may
be something that was carried on the apples, as the grower in question
continued with his normal apple harvesting, packing, sorting of rotten
apples etc. despite his condition.
I would appreciate that if any one out there on the list could shed any
light on this, or would have any suggestions, or might have heard of
something like this before, to let me know as soon as possible.
Or perhaps, if you know someone off-list, who might know, and would not
mind to ask them the question, that would also be much appreciated.
The condition of this person is perilous, and without an answer, the
prognosis is not good. So any help at all would be better than nothing.
Best wishes,
Con Traas
The Apple Farm
Ireland
++353-52-41459
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Deborah I.
Breth 12690 State
Route 31, Albion, NY 14411
Area Extension Educator - Team
Leader Phone: 585-798-4265
Lake Ontario Fruit Program - Cornell Cooperative
Extension Fax: 585-798-5191
Specialist in Integrated Pest Management of Fruit
Crops Mobile: 585-747-6039
