parasites
Parasite is a word we often use in the english language to describe a person who latches and sucks the life out of you. But we borrow this word from nature. And here in the Peace Corps I am learning not to use this word so lightly as I may have a parasite swimming around inside me as I type.
I am here in Kyiv for my rountine mid-service medical exams, general physical, teeth cleaning etc. But I have exhibited some of the symptoms geardia(I don't believe i am spelling that right at all, but no matter if it is inside of me I can call it what ever I want). It can be in water and in homegrown food which is mostly what I eat. I only drink bottled water but I am at risk becasue I live in a rural area. I will not go into detail on the symptoms or how I collected a sample. But that sample is on its way to the parasitology lab in Washington DC.
The symptoms aren't too bad so don't worry about me. But I guess I'm a real Peace Corps volunteer now.
posted by Very Curious George @ 1:34 AM
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All my sympathies, dear. Been there, done that, taken the cypro. I sent a letter a few weeks ago, have you received? Loving the pics!!
Congradulations on your newly aquired friend. A few of the people on my study abroad group got the same things. It may not be fun but the little guy is thankful he/she has you. I had to get tested when I got back in the states. So when do you start your medicine..or are they going to wait till you get back? At least that is all you have gotten since you have been away. Have a good week.
Hope you feel better
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