Shorepox
| Designation | |
| Name | Shorepox |
| Source | Shoreridge III |
| Incubation Period | 7 days |
| Vector | Contact |
| Infectivity | 5 |
| Lethality | 1.3 |
The people of Shoreridge III are plagued by occasional outbreaks of a disease unique to the planet, which is commonly known as Shorepox. It has never been diagnosed outside of this planet and seems to lose all its virulence if an infected person is removed from Shoreridge III, though this has no result on the health of the already infected individual.
Shorepox is characterised by a high fever, lethargy, aches and pains in the joints and a profusion of dark blue or purple splotches on the skin. It is highly contagious and there is no known vaccine.
Shorepox is rarely fatal; only the very young and very old have died from this disease. However, it is responsible for thousands of hours of lost productivity every year. Please consult your local United Citizens’ Federation Health Clinic for advice on treating Shorepox.
