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[Pokemon] is it possible to treat the fungal infection on a Paras?

Hi there. I've got a Paras, and he's been my friend for years. I named him Tom. Neither of us are really into battling much, though he does occasionally have fun matches with the neighbor's Meowth.    

Anyway, I did some research and found out what happens when they become parasect. I don't want to lose my friend, but as time goes on, those mushrooms on his back get a little bit bigger, and he seems a little bit less like himself.     


Is it possible to surgically remove the bulk of the mushroom mass from him, and treat him with antifungals?
gpt
There are either two outcomes on this field of untested Pokescience. Either, the antifungal treatment completely kills the Paras, due to an innate symbiotic relationship. It is far greater when they become Parasect yes, but it is theorized that even Paras cannot live without their fungus. 

OR, treating a Paras could cause some kind of new, never seen before evolution into a completely new pokemon. Similar to the evolution of Slowpoke into Slowbro. So honestly, it depends if you like those odds. Might want to leave this test to a Pokemon Professor.