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Oripathy

Individuals with Oripathy are known as the Infected.[1] Multiple Originium Infection Syndrome, also referred to as Stone Disease or Oripathy, is an incurable and worsening condition that results from extended or immediate interaction with Originium.[1] The disease involves abnormal assimilation between body cells and active Originium, where crystals replace normal cells and spread through the body.[2]

Transmission

Transmission occurs only through direct contact with active Originium shards, such as from catastrophes, mining, industrial pollution, or contact with a disintegrating Infected corpse.[3] Person-to-person transmission is very unlikely, but Oripathy can be transmitted via blood transfusion, congenitally from Infected parents, or through needle sharing.[3]

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is performed using angiography, invented in the 1040s, which detects blurry outlines around internal organs and blood vessels under specific electromagnetic radiation.[4]

Stages

Oripathy is staged by Cell-Originium Assimilation percentage and Blood Originium-Crystal Density (BOCD) in u/L, with Stage I below 0.30 u/L, Stage II between 0.30 and 0.50 u/L, and Stage III above 0.50 u/L.[5]

Treatment

There is no known cure for Oripathy, though Rhodes Island uses a suppressant that stimulates cell regeneration and halts further assimilation in active cases.[6]

Body disposal

Infected corpses are highly contagious and must be disposed of using special machines that cremate or freeze-dry non-assimilated parts and grind the remaining shards for burial.[7]

Infection monitor

Rhodes Island installs an infection monitor on every operator to track medical condition and limit excessive Arts use.[8]

Social effects

The Infected face widespread discrimination and persecution, often politically motivated, with extreme examples in Ursus (forced labor) and Leithanien (euthanasia).[9] Rhodes Island seeks a moderate approach to help the Infected, while Reunion adopts violent retribution against non-Infected society.[9]

References

  1. "Oripathy" (opening section) - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  2. "Oripathy", section "Overview" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  3. "Oripathy", section "Transmission" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  4. "Oripathy", section "Diagnosis" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  5. "Oripathy", section "Stages" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  6. "Oripathy", section "Treatment" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  7. "Oripathy", section "Body disposal" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  8. "Oripathy", section "Infection monitor" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg
  9. "Oripathy", section "Social effects" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 764172 arknights.wiki.gg

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