Also known as: Brain-eating amoeba infection
Henry contracted an amoebic infection by using tap water (instead of distilled water) in a neti pot for sinus irrigation, which his ex-girlfriend had introduced him to. The amoeba traveled through his cribriform plate to the fluids around his brain, causing meningitis, liver failure, and multiple systemic symptoms including bleeding from the eyes.
Also known as: Liver failure
Henry developed liver failure as a complication of his amoebic infection, causing hallucinations and requiring consideration for transplant list before the correct diagnosis was made and treatment initiated.
Also known as: Crying blood
Henry presented with bleeding from his eyes that appeared as if he was crying blood, which was the initial presenting symptom that brought him to the hospital and was ultimately traced to the amoebic infection.