08-10-2017, 08:47 AM
Unfortunately, I have seen plenty of RLW little eel like parasites swimming and squirming in undiluted bleach minutes after being exposed to it. This recent RLW victim believes the state should have done more to help prevent more from getting the RLW disease in the first place.
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/35348...to-do-more
Just imagine how many people or worse Children may have had or will have the different stages of RLW disease and never know it? CHOKE is my guess.
Unless you get your blood tested for RLW some 2-3 weeks after the onset of your symptoms or have a spinal tap there is really no way of knowing if you have contacted RLW disease. Many here in Puna don't go to the doctor for their headaches or high fevers especially 2-3 weeks after the symptoms have subsided and then request the RLW test. I doubt area Doctors or nurses remind the many who do come in sick or with symptoms to follow up for the RLW test in a couple weeks.
What does the RLW parasites feed on to live?
With a little food the RLW parasites may live in some folks water catchments for up to several months. Hopefully no one here brushes their teeth with their Catchment water or gets water in their ears showering. It's Probably not a good idea to even rinse or wash your fruit and veggies with Catchment water unless your absolutely sure it's uncontaminated by the RLW parasites. JMO's
A couple other Questions I have are:
Roughly, How many RLW parasites does it take to cause minor or severe symptoms?
How many RLW parasites can live in just one slug?
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/35348...to-do-more
Just imagine how many people or worse Children may have had or will have the different stages of RLW disease and never know it? CHOKE is my guess.
Unless you get your blood tested for RLW some 2-3 weeks after the onset of your symptoms or have a spinal tap there is really no way of knowing if you have contacted RLW disease. Many here in Puna don't go to the doctor for their headaches or high fevers especially 2-3 weeks after the symptoms have subsided and then request the RLW test. I doubt area Doctors or nurses remind the many who do come in sick or with symptoms to follow up for the RLW test in a couple weeks.
What does the RLW parasites feed on to live?
With a little food the RLW parasites may live in some folks water catchments for up to several months. Hopefully no one here brushes their teeth with their Catchment water or gets water in their ears showering. It's Probably not a good idea to even rinse or wash your fruit and veggies with Catchment water unless your absolutely sure it's uncontaminated by the RLW parasites. JMO's
A couple other Questions I have are:
Roughly, How many RLW parasites does it take to cause minor or severe symptoms?
How many RLW parasites can live in just one slug?