Thayziere Syndrome

Thayziere Syndrome is a disease caused by the Thayziere-Xanthium virus (more commonly referred to as Thayziere-X).

Originally, only Dolmu were affected, though through constant interactions with other species, the virus developed so that it was capable of infecting them. Those with the disease display a range of physical and mental symptoms.

Whilst the disease is considered uncommon, outbreaks can occur quite easily. A collective of medical and healthcare services have set up dedicated screening sites in areas where Thayziere-X is present to try and prevent outbreaks, and have also begun to include Iradynoth as part of the mandatory vaccination procedures for those travelling to areas where infection is possible.

The Osyr Medical Aid Foundation, in collaboration with the various governments of Osiron, will now include Iradynoth as part of their travel vaccination procedures for Thay Kallus Alpha and Thay Kallus Delta. This ground breaking vaccine will no doubt make travel safer and simpler for all.

— OMA Healthcare Alerts 08.6717 UGY

Causes

The Thayziere-Xanthium (Thayziere-X) virus found in Dolmu is the sole cause. The virus can lie dormant in Dolmu for years, making it difficult to catch.

Herds of Dolmu are screened on a monthly basis to avoid outbreaks and those that test positive are culled to ensure that the virus does not pass into spacefaring communities. Whilst the virus is usually passed to spacefaring species through the consumption of infected meat, contamination can also occur through contact with an open wound.

Symptoms and Disease Progression

Stage One - Physical Symptoms

In the first stage, Thayziere Syndrome causes changes to an individual’s physical appearance, centred around the facial appearance.

It takes between 5 and 10 days post infection for the physical symptoms to display, depending on the species of the individual and the tolerance of their immune system.

After that 5-10 day incubation period, the eyes of the affected individual will become bloodshot. These bloodshot capillaries will take on an unusual colour that is different to the individual’s typical bloodshot visage:

• Dreggans & L'Oris - bloodshot eyes will be bright yellow
• Terrans - bloodshot eyes will be a very dark blue or black
• Ulmaatis - bloodshot eyes will be bright red or pink
• Zarcantians - bloodshot eyes will be pale blue or grey

The blood vessels around the eyes will also change from their usual appearance as per the colours listed above). Some individuals, particularly those with weaker or compromised immune systems, may find that the blood vessels in their face and neck also take on this infected appearance.

In some cases, an individual may not present with physical symptoms. These individuals are incapable of spreading the disease to others, but should still seek treatment. This can be difficult as they can be infected for months without knowing, only realising that they have Thayziere Syndrome when progressing to stage two.

The progression time from stage one to stage two varies depending on species:

• Dreggans - 3 to 4 months
• L’Oris - 2 to 5 months
• Terrans - 3 to 6 months
• Ulmaatis & Zarcantians - 4 to 6 months

Stage Two - Mental Symptoms

In the second stage, Thayziere Syndrome begins to affect an individual’s mental health.

Treating Thayziere Syndrome

Until UGY 6717, there was no cure for Thayziere Syndrome - only a lifetime treatment regimen that required weekly doses of Luminaris Xanthos mediciation.

In some cases, such as those where affected individuals struggled with extremely detrimental energy levels (to the point of insomnia), additional medication would be prescribed to relieve these symptoms.

Now, things have changed.

Iradynoth is used as a vaccination, offered pre-contraction of Thayziere-X, and Iradymorpas Supplements are used to treat those already affected by Thayziere Syndrome.