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'''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. | '''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, often with disfiguring lesions, 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]]. The later remedy, for obvious reasons, entailed more risk to the infected person. ([[DW]]: ''[[Terminus (TV story)|Terminus]]'') | Lazar's disease can be staved off with repeated doses of [[hydromel]] or cured with massive, controlled doses of [[radiation]]. The later remedy, for obvious reasons, entailed more risk to the infected person. ([[DW]]: ''[[Terminus (TV story)|Terminus]]'') | ||
==Behind the Scenes== | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
