The VX Virus is responsible for the conversion of a human being to a vampire.
Initial Infection
6 mins to grab CNS.
Host either found compatible with particular strain or dies in those 6 mins.
Anaphylactoid shock. ("Anaphylaxis is caused by antibodies called Immunoglobulin E, or IgE. But exactly the same end results can happen in various ways without IgE. That is called an anaphylactoid reaction. Anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions differ in the things which cause them.")
Symptoms
- Respiratory symptoms, difficulty breathing
- Itching
- Swelling of throat or other mucous membranes
- Sudden decline in blood pressure
- Nerve endings & blood vessels cease function
- Tingling feeling in lips or mouth
- Vomiting
- Cramping pains
- Rapid heart beat
- Death
Progression
After shutting down the CNS the virus takes over the brain and nerves to prevent serious decay.
Within 10 minutes of introduction, VX has control of CNS, nerve endings, brain, & has reanimated the host. Could be perceived as a fainting spell.
Soft Tissues
Within 72-120 hrs the establishment into all soft tissue takes place.
- Stomach able to accept blood, partial metabolization.
- Food & drink may still be ingested but not utilized.
- Soft tissue discoloration.
- Violent limb spasming/convulsions
- Vomiting
- High fever
- Toxins expelled as encountered
Bone, Marrow, Connective Tissue
Within 8-10 days and after establishment into soft tissue, VX moves to bone, marrow & connective tissue (ligaments and tendons).
During establishment, the purpose of VX is to conquer and spread through the host as quickly as possible. Physical changes begin to occur once there is no chance of the host resisting, i.e. when the virus is less worried about immediate survival.
A particularly hostile strain would have everything from the CNS to your toenails within 11 days of introduction.
Credit
Credit for information goes to Spook.