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'''Mellorak infection''' is a disease known to [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|the Colonies]].
'''Mellorak infection''' is a disease known to [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)|the Colonies]].


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.  
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.  


Symptoms of this infection include coughing, clammy complexion, and lethargy.
Symptoms of this infection include coughing, clammy complexion, and lethargy.


After boarding the ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Sagittaron|Sagittarons]], including [[Willie King]], were identified as having the infection, but refused to take the drug due to religious beliefs. Despite claims of administering the drug ineffectually, Doctor [[Michael Robert]] poisoned Sagittaron patients, excluding [[Anastasia Dualla]], due to his own racist beliefs ([[The Woman King]]).
After boarding ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#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 ([[The Woman King]]).


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Revision as of 14:28, 13 February 2007

Mellorak infection is a disease known to the Colonies.

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.

Symptoms of this infection include coughing, clammy complexion, and lethargy.

After boarding Galactica, 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 (The Woman King).