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:''For other biological or cyber-attack articles, see [[Virus]].'' | |||
'''Mellorak infection''', also called '''Mellorak sickness''', is a disease known to [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|the Colonies]]. | |||
'''Mellorak infection''', also called '''Mellorak sickness''', is a disease known to [[The Twelve Colonies | |||
The infection originates in the [[w:kidney|kidney]]s, then rapidly attacks the respiratory and immune system; it is transmitted by skin contact, as well as through bodily fluids and sexual intercourse. The only known treatment for this infection is a drug called [[bittamucin]], which must be used within 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. Those who are not properly treated have a time period of 3 to 5 days before death. | The infection originates in the [[w:kidney|kidney]]s, then rapidly attacks the respiratory and immune system; it is transmitted by skin contact, as well as through bodily fluids and sexual intercourse. The only known treatment for this infection is a drug called [[bittamucin]], which must be used within 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. Those who are not properly treated have a time period of 3 to 5 days before death. | ||
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Symptoms of this infection include coughing, clammy complexion, and lethargy. | Symptoms of this infection include coughing, clammy complexion, and lethargy. | ||
After boarding ''[[Galactica ( | After boarding ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', [[Sagittaron|Sagittarons]], including [[Willie King]], are identified as having the infection, but refuse to take the drug initially due to religious beliefs. | ||
Instead of receiving bittamucin, many Sagittarons (including Willie King) treated by Doctor [[Michael Robert]] are poisoned and die, excluding [[Anastasia Dualla]]. Robert believes that the Sagittarons, who shunned medication in general, were not worthy of receiving the limited supply of medication | Instead of receiving bittamucin, many Sagittarons (including Willie King) treated by Doctor [[Michael Robert]] are poisoned and die, excluding [[Anastasia Dualla]]. Robert believes that the Sagittarons, who shunned medication in general, were not worthy of receiving the limited supply of medication ([[The Woman King]]). | ||
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