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.  +## Location+ +| Image | Details |+| :--- | :--- |+| ![Databank Location - Proteus Medical Risks](wiki-images/d0/d0d6f5bda28a317277f37bb1b3d6e782.png) | **Location:** Inside an upright Biobed in the Biobed chamber at the Old Habitat<br>**Depth:** 55m<br>**Coordinates:** -335627, 394824, 5500 |+  ## 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