Continues
from #2
Notes and Comments #3
By
Ching-Chee Chan, PhD
As Part of the Supplement to
An Alternative Approach
To AIDS and Related
Problems: Book 2
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May 2003
Further Information about SARS (Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome)
Three more healthcare workers in Hong Kong were
“infected,” (reference
in Chinese). Two healthcare workers in Hong Kong, wearing space suit-like
protective clothing, were “infected” by SARS patients. It causes the wearers to
perspire profusely while working for only two hours. Wearing more does not mean
it is safer (reference
in Chinese). Healthcare workers in Hong Kong are usually well trained.
Several patients in Hong Kong discharged from hospitals relapsed, (reference
in Chinese). Normally patients get well by developing resistance to the
cold virus. Some suspected cases of SARS in Taiwan show symptoms of SARS but
they have never been in the infected areas nor have been in contact with
patients (reference
in Chinese). “About eighty percent of the cases occurred among the age
group between twenty and forty-nine. This group should have the stronger
immunity. It is an anomaly,” stated
Zeng Guang, Chief Scientist, Centre for disease Control, China. This age
group consists of people carrying the heaviest workload in their society.
Twenty-three Canadian deaths are all in Ontario. Only some of the SARS cases
test positive for the virus but some test positive for the virus but without
the symptoms. gal Perhaps infection of the corona virus is not
the cause or the only cause. The US has the best mortality rate, zero percent
death. Hong Kong and Toronto have the worst ones. Perhaps the US learnt a very
good lesson during the AIDS crisis in the Nineteen Nineties. It is not
beneficial to make premature decision on the cause of any new disease. Apart
from infection, the immune system (how badly compromised), living conditions,
mental and physical stress and chemotherapy should also be considered. The
people on the Chinese Mainland are willing to do almost anything to make a few
yuans under atrocious conditions. This is reflected on the tremendous economic
growth but not without cost- mental and physical stress. Hong Kong is densely
populated and its bubble economy has burst, resulting in many people owning
negative assets. All these can be mentally stressful. The healthcare workers in
Hong Kong and the Mainland are both working under tremendous pressure, leading
to stress. Wearing more protective clothing may lead to more stress (see
above). There is one country near the epicentre but it is not touched by SARS-
Japan. The Japanese society is very stable and least stressful. Since 1960,
many adults have developed allergies or autoimmune diseases, indicating compromised
immune system. Thus many pathogens normally afflicting animals are now
infecting human. Intercurrent infection, mental or physical stress or
chemotherapy (substantial toxicity) can cause a compromised immune system to
overreact and attack its host, resulting in inflammation in tissues and organs,
leading to vasculitis and toxic shock syndrome. This is called ENL. It can also
occur spontaneously.
The basic problem is defective immune system.
Intercurrent infection is only part of the problem. Stress is the main factor
activating the disease.
When this occurs the best hope is zafirlukast and
thalidomide. Use of steroids should be minimized because the immune system is
needed to fight the intercurrent infection. Drugs with substantial toxicity and
doubtful effectiveness should be avoided.
Hopefully the authorities on the Chinese Mainland
will encourage healthy lifestyle, such as reduce smoking, enough rest,
relaxation, improve working conditions. Authorities whether in Beijing or Hong
Kong or Toronto should ensure respective healthcare workers have enough rest,
relaxation and help to reduce stress. We have enough martyrs among healthcare
workers already.
May 5, 2003
This author sent a letter to the editor of a local newspaper,
emphasizing the point of reducing stress in general and especially in the case
of healthcare workers to reduce incidence rate among them.
Zafirlukast may have high toxicity (to the liver).
Try one of its derivatives or stick to thalidomide.
May 8, 2003
gal.
Galloway G. SARS toll rises to 25 deaths in Canada. The Globe and Mail 2003 May
1: A4(col 4), A4(col 6).
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