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The number and types of medical conditions have increased almost exponentially since the 20th century. This database contains notes on some of the more interesting conditions that a 24th century Starfleet medic might encounter. | The number and types of medical conditions have increased almost exponentially since the 20th century. This database contains notes on some of the more interesting conditions that a 24th century Starfleet medic might encounter. | ||
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===Bendii Syndrome=== | ===Bendii Syndrome=== | ||
A rare usually fatal disease that afflicts Vulcans over the age of 200, debilitating their emotional control; there is no known treatment. Early symptoms include sudden bursts of emotion, especially irrational anger, but the only way to prove a diagnosis is to grow a culture from tissue of the metathalamus | A rare usually fatal disease that afflicts Vulcans over the age of 200, debilitating their emotional control; there is no known treatment. Early symptoms include sudden bursts of emotion, especially irrational anger, but the only way to prove a diagnosis is to grow a culture from tissue of the metathalamus â⿿ a process which takes several days. The telepathic abilities of Vulcans are strong enough to cause the loss of control to be projected onto others. | ||
'''Type of Disease''': Nervous System (Vulcans Only) | '''Type of Disease''': Nervous System (Vulcans Only) | ||
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===Cardassian Virus=== | ===Cardassian Virus=== | ||
An illness that brought on cold-like symptoms in Admiral Kennelly | An illness that brought on cold-like symptoms in Admiral Kennelly â⿿ and a clue that connected the duped flag officer with his Cardassian collaboration in 2368. | ||
'''Type of Disease''': Viral | '''Type of Disease''': Viral | ||