Nihilego Poisoning
A form of poisoning brought about by the Ultra Beast known as Nihilego feeding on a host body. There is a lack of data on this sickness, due to cases ranging from hosts going missing, to becoming devoured, going mad, or causing mass Faller events.
Transmission & Vectors
When a Nihilego feeds, it uses its stingers to seep poison into the body of the host to consume them with effacy and efficiency. Can be manifested artificially (see: Frank.
Causes
If the host survives being fed on, the poison can still linger within their body for any mount of time afterward. Artificial infliction can extend this duration, at the cost of physical dehabilitation. Exposure to Ultra Space may potentially influence symptoms.
Symptoms
General Affliction:
- Increased physical and mental acuity
- Neurological decay
- Extreme urges to seek out Ultra Beasts (Nihilego-dominant)
- Elopement / Tendency to run away
- Sociopathy and Psychopathy
- OCD
- Narcissism
- Hyperfixation
- ADHD
- Multiple Personality Disorder
- BPD
- Paranoia
- Acute Agoraphobia (rare cases)
- Extreme hatred of Ultra Beasts (larger datapool needed on subject.)
Treatment
No known treatment recorded.
Prognosis
Over time, symptoms worsen. During the feeding, mania is commonly seen in the host.
Sequela
More data required.
Affected Groups
Any individual can contract this sickness, so long as they come into contact with a Nihilego long enough for it to feed.
Hosts & Carriers
Nihilego (source), Fallers, Ultra Beasts
Prevention
Avoid both alive Nihilego and any corpses of Nihilgo. Their toxins are very potent long after their life expires.
Epidemiology
See: The Blinding.
History
More data required. Less than 50 cases have been successfully logged.
Cultural Reception
More data required. Aggressive carriers are prone to lashing out even in peaceful moments.
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