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'''Lazar's Disease''' | '''Lazar's Disease''' was a contagious and eventually fatal disease. These victims are referred to as '''Lazars'''. It can be transported by air, but touch is a much more effective carrier. When infected, the victim becomes exhausted and confused. Eventually, they take on a pale and haggard appearance and become even more weakened. This disease can drag on, with the ''Lazar'' becoming even weaker and more sickly, until they eventually die. | ||
:''Though [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Nyssa]], [[Kari]] and [[Olvir]] all were in a similar situation while on [[Terminus]], only [[Nyssa]] was infected. This may be due to a natural immunity or just luck.'' | :''Though [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Nyssa]], [[Kari]] and [[Olvir]] all were in a similar situation while on [[Terminus]], only [[Nyssa]] was infected. This may be due to a natural immunity or just luck.'' | ||
Lazar's disease can be staved off with repeated doses of [[hydromel]] or cured with controlled doses of [[radiation]]. | Lazar's disease can be staved off with repeated doses of [[hydromel]] or cured with controlled doses of [[radiation]]. The later remedy, for obvious reasons, entailed more risk to the infected person. ([[DW]]: ''[[Terminus (TV story)|Terminus]]'') | ||
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[[Category: Diseases and illnesses]] | [[Category: Diseases and illnesses]] | ||
