Ribbon Worms

Description

A parasitic flat bodied worm which infests of the gastro-intestinal tract. A victim of such will rapidly lose weight as the worms compete for nutrients in the host bowels. The infestations respond readily to typical vermicides, or vermifuges. Poor food preparation, and or contact with infected fecal matter is the vector of transmission for these parasites.

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

<--recovery index 1-unlikely to 5-almost certain

General

<--applicable general treaments, such as rest, and fluids-->

Medicinal

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Surgical

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Magical

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