This organism survives on mannitol. I guess this is a type of sugar. There is still alot to learn. The symptoms are generally the same as candida, but I don't think it causes "leaky gut syndrom". My species survives as a parasite by all definition. This one can cause neuro-distruptions {a good indicator} It CANNOT survive alkaline environment. Athough, in my opnion, can adapt.
The reason why the immune-system lacks effectiveness is because the "capsule" or cell membrane is so thick, that regular macrophages cannot complete their task, leaving the job to granulocytes. These are the cells that cause allergies. The other aspect to this is potent nuero-toxins which also contribute to debilitating the immune response.
Keep in mind that pigeon poop is everywhere. When it rains, the run-off hits the streets. When it drys, the spores can become air-borne and they can be infectous at this point. Since routine tests cannot detect the disease, it would go undiagnosed or be confused with a virus or bacterial infection.
It is considered very rare among healthy individuals. This may be a false assumption.
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