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Abscesses
Pockets of infected flesh are painful and act as breeding grounds for the pathogen, increasing infection rates when burst
Buboes
Infected lymph nodes become swollen and inflamed. Bursting can aerosolise contents and infect others
Coma
Neuropathic effects in the brain stem cause loss of consciousness and sometimes death. Significantly harder to cure
Coughing
Chance of infection by spreading pathogen into surroundings, especially in high density, urban areas
Cysts
Painful lumps containing pockets of the pathogen. Slight chance of bursting which can spread disease
Diarrhoea
Pathogen active in digestive tract, causing infection through faeces and potentially lethal dehydration. Poor countries v. vulnerable
Dysentery
A complete breakdown in the digestive system causes infected sewage, dehydration, starvation and death
Fever
Increase in temperature, contagiousness and severe dehydration, which can be fatal
Haemoptysis
Coughing up blood from inflamed bronchi increases infectivity and is fatal in extreme cases
Hemorrhagic Shock
Severe loss of blood volume causes oxygen deprivation, loss of consciousness and death
Hyper sensitivity
Increases likelihood of allergic reactions which can distract the immune system. Rich regions particularly vulnerable
Hypotension
Low blood pressure deprives organs of oxygen and nutrients, increasing severity and causing profound fatigue
Immune Suppression
Pathogens attach to lymphocytes, suppressing immune system and allowing significantly greater freedom of mutation. Can be lethal
Inflammation
Inflammation obstructs bodily processes. Swelling can obstruct breathing and be fatal
Internal Haemorrhaging
Arterial membranes break down, causing rapid internal bleeding and death
Nausea
Irritated stomach lining leads to discomfort. Slight chance of infection when kissing
Necrosis
Large swathes of infected tissue lose blood supply and become fatal sources of gangrene. Decomposed bodies remain a vector of transmission
Paralysis
Pathogen destroys motor neurons to cause paralysis. Significantly harder to cure and can be lethal
Pneumonia
Serious fluid build and discharge from the lungs. People in cold climates especially vulnerable
Pulmonary Oedema
Potentially fatal heart abnormality causes breakdown of respiratory system, releasing pathogen into the air
Rash
The skin becomes blistered and painful, slightly increasing infectivity
Seizures
Random blackouts and fits reduce the patient's ability to function independently. Can be fatal
Skin Lesions
Breakdown in the epidermis causes large open wounds which significantly increase infectivity
Sneezing
Fluid discharge through sneezing greatly increases infection rates