Horn Rot
A disease that affects Hoomans bones, commonly starting at the horns.
Symptoms
The infection starts to break down one or more of the horns, and if not treated will eventually affect the skull.
Horn rot can affect other areas of the body if there is bone exposed.
Treatment
Treatment is dependant on how much of the bone is affected, and whether it is a job of just cutting off the affected horn or if there needs to be surgery to have sections of the skull replaced.
Prognosis
The disease can be fatal if a Hooman lets it develop to the point where it starts effecting their skull. Severe cases can leave Hoomans with gaping holes in their head, which if they manage to survive with that, it prone to infection and other complications developing.
Prevention
Horn Rot can be prevented from spreading with medication.
Epidemiology
Being in close contact with an inflicted hooman can cause you to also catch it. Contaminated surfaces and foods can also cause development of the disease, which is why it is very encouraged to disinfect the inflicted living space, having to burn things if needed.
Cultural Reception
Hoomans do fear the potential to acquire Horn Rot, and will take drastic measures to try and prevent it. This has lead to people trying to remove their horns if they believe they are afflicted by it.
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