Proteus Medical Risks

+![The location of the Quartz Data Chip](wiki-images/d0/d0d6f5bda28a317277f37bb1b3d6e782.png)+ +**Proteus Medical Risks** is a Databank entry contained on a Quartz Data Chip inside a Biobed in the Old Habitat.+ +## Databank Entry+ +![Cicada Logo](Cicada_Logo.png)+ +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.+ +*[metadata author=Sophie "Butcher" Boucher]*+ +**Source:** Found inside a biobed at the Old Habitat