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Acidic Reflux
Extreme laryngopharyngeal reflux causes acidic saliva. Increases severity and gives zombies a combat advantage
Acute Encephalitis
Multiple inflammatory lesions in the brain cause severe neurological damage resulting in death
Adrenal Surge
Mutation of the adrenal cortex causes adrenaline over-production, increasing alertness and aggression of zombies
Anabolic Boost
Surges of testosterone significantly increase muscle mass and weight of some zombies. Severity significantly increased
Anaerobic Resuscitation
Infected braincells switch to anaerobic respiration. Lactic acid buildup is lethal and destroys higher brain processes and personality
Autophagia
Compulsion to bite or partially devour own body - typically fingers or skin. Increases infection rates
Autothysis
Explosive mix of hydrogen sulphide and methane collects inside zombie. Significantly increases severity and zombie combat advantage
Bone Dysplasia
Increased bone density provides enhanced protection against trauma. Gives zombies a significant combat advantage
Cannibalism
Extreme compulsion to bite and eat other humans - significantly increasing infectivity as well as lethality
Cathemeral Shift
Stimulation of primary visual cortex improves vision in bright sunlight. Significantly increases severity
Coma
Pressure buildup in the brain stem can cause loss of consciousness. Significantly slows future research speed but reduces infection rates
Cranial Elephantitis
Adenoma triggers mutated growth hormones which encourage bone growth in the skull. Gives zombie combat advantage
Cytopathic Reanimation
Formation of complex neural structures enables re-animation of damaged cells and restoration of low level vitals. Turns dead into zombies
Delirium
Reduction in cognitive function causes irrationality and paranoia. Can be fatal and significantly slows future research speed
Dermal Calcification
Mutations in the endocrine system cause parts of skin to harden and calcify. Gives zombies a combat advantage
Enhanced Motor Control
Nutrient flow to the parietal lobe increased, improving movement and co-ordination. Increases severity, particularly in urban environments
Enhanced Sensory Integration
Nutrient flow to the occipital and temporal lobes increased. Enhanced sight and hearing increases severity
Fever
Increase in temperature causes general feeling of sickness and reduces concentration. Slows future research speed
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the GI tract causes frequent vomiting. Significantly increases infection rates
Hyper Salivation
Inflammation of the submandibular gland increases saliva production and infection rates
Hyperosmia
Thinning of the nasal epithelium significantly heightens zombie sense of smell. Increases severity
Insomnia
Inability to sleep causes irritation and tiredness. Slows future research speed
Lumbrical Hypertrophy
Significantly strengthens zombie grip making it nearly impossible for prey to break free. Severity significantly increased
Masticatory Tension
Masticatory muscles become engorged, allowing zombie to bite through thick clothing. Severity increased