Hanahaki Disease

Hanahaki: A parasitic fungi that takes the form of the amaranthus flower. It grow in the lungs and brain of the host. This fungi preys upon the emotionally fragile did to there extreme emotional distress weakening there immune system significantly. It is commonly interpreted as a manifestation of the physical pain caused by unrequited love.

Hanahaki Disease: This fungi grows in the lungs and brain of its victim. The symptoms of the disease are head aches, memory loss, trouble breathing difficulty coordinating themselves, violent coughing, and hacking up flowers and blood.

If left untreated the victim can die due to asphyxiation from the fungi growing out of control and eventually blocking the trachea making it impossible for the victim to breath.

For those who receive treatment too late can be left extreme health complications such as breathing problems, difficulty coordinating, and in some cases can leave the victim with extreme mental issues that can leave the them catatonic.

For those who receive treatment in time might not have to deal with any of the gruesome aftermath of the disease and in some cases the parts where the fungi grew can even be salvaged and restored to there former glory.