Dry Gill
Inflammation of the ducts which moisturize the gills on a Celestial. Can cause suffocation if Gills aren't wet by other means.
Transmission & Vectors
- Contact with fluids of infected individual
- Water
Causes
Variety of causes, like common cold
- bacterial infection
- virus
- allergies
Symptoms
The ducts which supply the gills with fluid become swollen, blocking the flow of moisturizing fluid.
Treatment
Depending on the specific cause, antibacterial medications can be used to assist in fighting off bacterial infection, if a bacterial infection is the cause of the disease. Besides that, the only thing to do is to simply wait for it to pass naturally. Since the gills will dry up if left alone, infected individuals are advised to either remain submerged in water, or frequently moisturize their gills through spray bottles filled with water. Infected individuals are also advised to quarantine themselves. If a viral infection is the cause, Anti inflammatory agents can also be used, but these only provide temporary relief and do not actually cure the disease.
Prognosis
The disease will naturally heal on its own if left alone. However, due to the disease resulting in dryness of the gills which inhibits breathing on land, it is possible for infected individuals to suffocate if unable to find a source of water, or a way to keep their gills moisturized an alternative way. Without water, suffocation can occur slowly over the course of 20 minutes. It will happen slowly, because the lungs provide oxygen to the body as well, but not enough to sustain the body on their own.
Sequela
Suffocation due to inability to absorb oxygen from the air through the gills due to dryness.
Prevention
- Avoid infected individuals
- Avoid touching surfaces touched by infected individual
Epidemiology
- densely populated areas
Cultural Reception
contact with victims is avoided
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