He did not really have "it". He had "something", and while similiar, "something" will cause the conditions that you mentioned. So, anyone with "something" needs to seek immediate medical attention!!!!!!
I've had "something" for some time know, I refuse to see the doctor, he's the one that gave me "something" instead of "it".
Don't trust your doctors, they are all in "it" for "something" for "that" thing that they do.