Limpet Ticks

Description

Tiny parasites which bite and burrow just under the epidermal layer of a host and slowly feed, while growing a hard disc shaped shell. They don't grow much beyond 3mm at which point the itching caused by the skin above them dying and scabbing causes the host to scratch and pick. The ticks emerge to mate and lay eggs in bedding and other places frequented by potential hosts. A victim of these parasites will have small lumps beneath the skin, which turn black over time, and leave scars similar to acne pits when picked, or after the ticks emerge on their own.

Contagion

Virulence

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Vector(s)

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Prevention

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Course

Incubation

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Contagious

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Symptoms

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Treatment

Cureability

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General

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Medicinal

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Surgical

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Magical

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