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Abscesses
Pockets of infected flesh are painful and act as breeding grounds for the pathogen, increasing infection rates when burst
Acute Encephalitis
Multiple inflammatory lesions in the brain cause severe neurological damage resulting in death
Anaemia
Decrease in red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood can lead to hypoxia in the organs
Blindness
Severe bleeding in the retina causes blindness. Significantly decreases research speed.
Coma
Neuropathic effects in the brain stem cause loss of consciousness and sometimes death. Harder for other diseases to kill people that you infect
Coughing
Chance of infection by spreading pathogen into surroundings, especially in high density, urban areas
Cytokine Storm
Positive feedback loop between cytokines and immune cells causes fatal immune reaction. Easier to kill people that are infected by other diseases
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
Epistaxis
Haemorrhage of the nasal mucous membranes causes severe nosebleeds, increasing likelihood of infection.
Fever
Increase in temperature, contagiousness and severe dehydration, which can be fatal
Gastric Ulceration
Multiple sores develop in the lining of the stomach, causing severe pain in the abdominal region. Can be lethal.
Headache
Strong headache behind the eyes causes discomfort and reduces ability to work
Hyper sensitivity
Increases likelihood of allergic reactions which can distract the immune system. Easier to infect people who are already infected with another disease
Immune Suppression
Suppresses the immune system to make it easier for you to kill people that are already infected by other diseases
Inflammation
Inflammation obstructs bodily processes. Easier to infect or kill people that are already infected by other diseases
Insanity
Neuropathic action of the pathogen in the frontal cortex causes severe emotional and behavioural abnormalities. Significantly harder to cure
Insomnia
Inability to sleep makes people irritable and less productive
Internal Haemorrhaging
Arterial membranes break down, causing rapid internal bleeding and death
Meningitis
Acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Highly fatal.
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
Paranoia
Irrational delusions and mental symptoms. Victims distrust of others makes them unlikely to seek treatment or cooperate with others
Pneumonia
Serious fluid build and discharge from the lungs. People in cold climates especially vulnerable