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So everyone understands what we're dealing with.
NOT A BIG PROBLEM: - Kharaa. Despite early false alarms about viral DNA, this planet is uninfected or immune. - Xenon. Trace xenon may contaminate tank air. Causes narcosis, sedation, death. - B12 deficiency. Cobalamin never evolved here. Deficiency causes beefy tongue, ataxia, death. Not a problem until we live long enough for it to matter. - Pervasive viremia. Seawater contains enormous concentrations of large RNA virus, named Proteavirus. Should not be able to replicate in human cells. Monitor.
BIG PROBLEMS: - GI issues. Humans can't digest Protean tissue; causes intestinal crystals and gout. Anita believes that angel combs will donate digestive enzymes, but this may cause Masefield (see below) - Heavy metal poisoning. The biosphere is full of lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, thallium, worse. Progressive nerve and organ failure within 3 months. No treatment. We have to find a fix. - Masefield syndrome. Progressive delusional disorder, possibly associated with adaptations sourced from angel combs. Causes hallucinations and an urge to swim towards the big tree. No cure except a hard reset.
For everything else: apply a medical satchel and rest.

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