Template:Patient Cure Path

Symptoms

Diseases are usually treated based on the symptoms they cause. It's a more direct way to identify if the pathogen is a strain, a mutated variant or a completely new one. It's also useful when one is trying to make a cure.
 * Cardiovascular - Akin to heart disease and blood issues, the main culprit of cardiovascular problems include viruses, bacteria and/or parasites. Cardiovascular issues include hypertension, cardiomegaly and endocarditis. Can be lethal if compromised, and cardiovascular disease are usually given top priority.
 * Hematic' - Directly connected to cardiovascular problems. Hematic symptons are pertaining to the blood. Some of the most notable ones are anemia, septicemia, immunosuppression and lymphadenetis. They are associated with bacteria, viruses and parasites.
 * Respiratory - Issues pertaining to the respiratory tract, such as sneezing, faringitis, bronchitis, coughing or pneumonia, and more severely, pulmonary cavities, emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis. Symptoms mainly attributed to bacteria and viruses. Fungi and parasites are also responsible in some cases.
 * Neurological - Mental health can be compromised by problems such as depression, insomnia, hypersensitivity and paralysis. More extreme cases are not unheard of, including paranoia, mania and insanity. The brain is often affected, causing cognitive issues and meningitis. Usually caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and more rarely by fungi and/or prions.
 * Digestive - Indigestion, vomiting and diarrhoea are much more common, but severe infections may lead to lethal dysentery. Organs can be seriously affected, leading to irreversible damage in extreme cases. Symptons affecting specific organs include hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and cirrhosis. Bacteria, viruses and/or parasites are usually responsible for this.
 * Skeletal - Osteoporosis, neoplasm and the easier fracturing of bones are common symptoms of skeletal diseases. Can lead to irreversible paralysis and possibly coma. Symptoms attributed to bacteria, viruses and/or fungi.
 * Endocrine - Typically linked to neurological issues. Imbalances in the hormone levels can seriously affect an individual. Causes are often genetical, but the disorders can be affected by parasites or prions.
 * Skin - Skin symptons englobe a large number of clinical signs, indluding eythema, petechiae, rash, impetigo, cysts and pustules. Certain pathogens can cause severe skin deformities. Often cuased by bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Disease Type

To cure a disease, you need to understand what it is. Is it a bacteria? A virus? A synthetic bioweapon? Should you find out the pathogen type, it is easier and faster to find a path to curing it.
 * Bacteria - Introduction of new antibiotics or vaccines. Requires 1.5 years of research before human testing. 66.7% chance of success. 30% chance of lethality/side effects.
 * Virus - Introduction of new vaccines or antiviral drugs. Requires 3 years of research before human testing. 60% chance of success. 45% chance of lethality/side effects.
 * Fungi - Introduction of new fungicides or anti-fungal medication. Requires 2 years of research before human testing. 50% chance of success. 80% chance of lethality/side effects.
 * Parasite - Introduction of new anti-parasitic drugs. Requires 2 years of research before human testing. 70% chance of success. 25% chance of lethality/side effects.
 * Prion - Introduction of antibodies specifically targeting prions. Requires 3 years of research before human testing. 80% chance of success. 30% chance of lethality/side effects.
 * Bio-weapon - [DATA REDACTED]

Re-Researching

Research is nice and all, but it only gives you an idea of what is effective and what is not. When research fails, you may try again, and with the knowledge you have, cut down lethality/side effects by 5% ~ 10% and increase success rates by 5% ~ 10%.

Testing and Lethality

Now you've gotten an idea of what the pathogen is, as well as an idea for a cure. Standard medication tests are performed on lab mice to test effectiveness and safety, but the goal is to be able to cure humans, not mice. Human tests are instrumental in ensuring the cure is safe for widespread use. However, it is not exactly an easy path to take.
 * 65% ~ 100% lethality/side effects (High Lethality) - 20% chance of a feasible cure for widespread usage.
 * 26% ~ 64% lethality/side effects (Moderate Lethality) - 50% chance of a feasible cure for widespread usage.
 * 0% ~ 25% lethality/side effects (Low Lethality) - 80% chance of a feasible cure for widespread usage.