I had another (Home Healthcare) client, who has similar symptoms, but it was neuro-degenerative. Misdiagnosed with Epilepsy, and some drunk symptoms from waste alcohol, but by the time he got a spinal tap to find out it was fungal, it was too late. He was already numb, partially paralyzed, the slurred speech was permanent, and he got progressive Bell's Palsey. (He was also a raging alcoholic.)
You joke, but that blood infection can easily get in the brain/spinal fluid, not to mention the permanent buzz probably isn't good for his liver. Did he have ascites?