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[[image:Neohospital.gif|frame|The Ill [[Uni]] from the NeoHospital]]
[[image:Neohospital.gif|frame|The Ill [[Uni]] from the NeoHospital]]


A '''Disease''' is any type of sickness which can come over a users [[Neopet]]. Pets do not simply recover from a disease with time; instead, each disease has its own unique cure, a certain [[item]] that must be used on your pet in order to cure it. While sick, a Neopet will continue to lose hit points, be unable to fight in the [[Battledome]], and become more miserable until it's cured. They can be diagnosed at the [[NeoHospital]], and the cures can be bought at [[Neopian Pharmacy]]. Alternative medicines may be bought in [[Shenkuu]] or the [[Lost Desert]], but may be less dependable. A disease can also be cured at the [[Healing Springs]] in [[Faerieland]], but may require several visits as all effects of the Healing Springs are random!
A '''Disease''' is any type of sickness which can come over a users [[Neopet]]. Pets do not simply recover from a disease with time; instead, each disease has its own unique cure, a certain [[item]] that must be used on your pet in order to cure it. While sick, a Neopet will continue to lose hit points, be unable to fight in the [[Battledome]], and become more miserable until it's cured. They can be diagnosed at the [[NeoHospital]], and the cures can be bought at [[Neopian Pharmacy]]. Alternative medicines may be bought in [[Shenkuu]] or the [[Lost Desert]], but may be less dependable. A disease can also be cured at the [[Healing Springs]] in [[Faerieland]], but may require several visits as all effects of the Healing Springs are random.


Diseases can occur as [[Random Event]]s, or may be triggered by an item such as '''Rotten Omelette'''. Chance-based areas of the website can also affect a users Neopet, such as the [[Wheel of Excitement]] which features a different Disease your Neopet can be afflicted with every few months. Also, some weapons of the Battledome have been known to cause sickness, as have [[1-Player Challengers]].
Diseases can occur as [[Random Event]]s, or may be triggered by an item such as '''Rotten Omelette'''. Chance-based areas of the website can also affect a users Neopet, such as the [[Wheel of Excitement]] which features a different Disease your Neopet can be afflicted with every few months. Also, some weapons of the Battledome have been known to cause sickness, as have [[1-Player Challengers]].

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A Disease is any type of sickness which can come over a users Neopet. Pets do not simply recover from a disease with time; instead, each disease has its own unique cure, a certain item that must be used on your pet in order to cure it. While sick, a Neopet will continue to lose hit points, be unable to fight in the Battledome, and become more miserable until it's cured. They can be diagnosed at the NeoHospital, and the cures can be bought at Neopian Pharmacy. Alternative medicines may be bought in Shenkuu or the Lost Desert, but may be less dependable. A disease can also be cured at the Healing Springs in Faerieland, but may require several visits as all effects of the Healing Springs are random.

Diseases can occur as Random Events, or may be triggered by an item such as Rotten Omelette. Chance-based areas of the website can also affect a users Neopet, such as the Wheel of Excitement which features a different Disease your Neopet can be afflicted with every few months. Also, some weapons of the Battledome have been known to cause sickness, as have 1-Player Challengers.

As of May 2007, there are a current total of 35 diseases

List of Neopian diseases

Disease Symptoms Neopia Central's Cure Lost Desert's Cure Shenkuu's Cure
Achy Head Your pet will have a nasty headache and feel very under the weather. Magic Goop magic_goop.gif Aching Lotion ldm_lotion_blue.gif Black Cherry Tea shm_black_tea.gif
Bloaty Belly This is what happens when your pet eats too much. Your pet will complain of being bloated and will refuse to eat anything. Flat-U-Less Tablets flatuless.gif Selket Elixir ldc_selket_elixir.gif White Squid Root med_squid_root.gif
Bloaty Feet Your pet's feet will swell and grow in size until you give it the necessary antidote. Magic Smelly Socks magic_socks.gif     Brilliant Draik Flower med_dragon_flower.gif
Blurred Vision Your pet will see spots and may bump into things all the time. Extra Thick Goggles thick_goggles.gif Minor Healing Ointment ldm_lotion_pink.gif Finely Ground Bean Powder med_bean_powder.gif
Bubbles Your poor pet will constantly hiccup bubbles. Bubbles Herbal Drink bubbles_cure.gif Scamander Syrup ldc_scamander_syrup.gif Lotus Leaves shm_lotus_leaves.gif
Chickaroo Your pet will think it is a chicken, pecking the ground for food and crowing at dawn. Herbal Scrambled Eggs med_scram_eggs.gif        
Cricky Neck Ouch - your pet's neck is very stiff and it can't move its head at all. Neck Brace neck_brace.gif Scamander Slime ldm_creme_red.gif    
D'achoo Your pet will go into a massive sneezing fit, and its eyes will become very sore. Neopkins neopkins.gif     Cobrall Root med_snake_root.gif
Doldrums Your pet will start hiding in cold, dark, damp corners and won't come out into the light Mushroom Ointment ps_mushroom_vaccine.gif        
Floppy Tongue Your pet's tongue has become all swollen and floppy. Your pet will not be able to close its mouth and will drool a lot. Tongue Shrinker lightblueinjection.gif Soothing Bandages ldc_bandages.gif Seaweed Paste shm_seaweed_paste.gif
Fuzzitus This is an allergy to fluff that all pets get now and again, especially bad for JubJubs!! Fluff Be Gone fluff_be_gone.gif Weak Fuzzitus Cream ldm_creme_green.gif    
Fuzzy Fungus In the most severe cases your Neopets fur can turn purple as it begins to turn into a Fungus Ball. Honey Blossom Extract med_honeyextract.gif        
Grumbles Your pet's stomach will begin to make the loudest of noises and it may be from its food Grumble Be Gone Tablets medicinejar.gif Lime Lozenge ldm_lozenge_lime.gif Crumble Fungus med_life_mushrooms.gif
Hoochie Coochies Your poor pet will break out in blue and green spots. Hoochie Coochie Tablets hoochie_coochie_cure.gif        
Itchy Scratchies A nasty disease where your pet is covered in amazingly itchy red lumps. Itchy Scratchy Cream itchcream.gif Sandy Creme ldc_sandy_creme.gif Dried Prampet Leaves med_pawprint_leaves.gif
Jitters If you notice that your pet runs around constantly and just can't seem to sit still to sleep, eat or do anything it might have this disease. Potion of Containment ps_trap_vaccine.gif Fuzzy Pink Blanket ldm_fuzzy_blanket.gif Crumble Fungus med_life_mushrooms.gif
Kikoughela Your pet will have a sore throat and coughing fits. Kikoughela Syrup cough_syrup.gif        
Lumps Your pet will be covered in large, yellow, itchy lumps. Medicinal Mud Bath mud_bath.gif Sandy Cream ldc_sandy_creme.gif Talon Root shm_talonroot.gif
Neezles Your pet will break out in red spots if it's suffering from Neezles. Neezles Jab blueinjection.gif     Dried Prampet Leaves med_pawprint_leaves.gif
Neggitus One too many Neggs can cause an allergic reaction, swelling of the ears and dizziness. Neggitus Injection yellowinjection.gif Lemon Lozenge ldm_lozenge_lemon.gif    
Neo Flu Your pet will refuse to eat, appear flushed and be very sleepy. Neoflu Jelly Pills illpill.gif        
NeoBlues Your pet is feeling very down in the dumps, it shows little or no interest in playing or eating anything. Tasty Pie food_beefpie.gif     Steaming Green Tea med_green_tea.gif
Neogitus Your pet's gums become sore and swollen. It has difficulty eating or drinking. Medicinal Toothbrush med_brush.gif Cherry Lozenge ldm_lozenge_cherry.gif Slimy Tree Bark shm_slimytree_bark.gif
NeoMites Your beloved pet's coat is covered with lurgees that hop around and make your pet scratch. NeoMites Injection greeninjection.gif Warm Neomites Wrap ldm_striped_blanket.gif Soothing Stones shm_soothing_stones.gif
NeoMonia This is a nasty illness that needs urgent medical attention. Your pet will feel sick, tired, and grumpy until you give it the cure. Medicinal Soap neomon_soap.gif Warm Green Blanket ldm_itchy_blanket.gif    
NeoPhobia A chronic fear of leaving the house. Step Out Shoes stepoutshoes.gif Heated Blanket ldc_solarblanket.gif Dried Mushrooms shm_dried_mushrooms.gif
NeoPox If your pet has NeoPox it will be covered in very itchy, contagious red blotches. NeoPox Pizza neopox_cure.gif Spotted Blanket ldm_spotted_blanket.gif Dried Prampet Leaves med_pawprint_leaves.gif
NeoWarts Your pet will have big cauliflower like lumps growing on its body. Neowart Fungus neowarts_cure.gif        
Pollenitus Caused by the change of seasons and the blooming of plants. If your Neopet is sneezing horribly and has watery, itchy, eyes and nose they probably are suffering from Pollenitus. Feed your pet Crater Fruit Elixir.
Reptillioritus Caused by a bite from a venomous Reptillior, the skin becomes very red and itchy. Your Neopet will refuse to eat and feel very tired all the time. Cactopus Cream med_cactocream.gif        
Shaky Flakys Your pet will start trembling uncontrollably and its skin will be dry. In extreme cases, the skin may even start to flake off. Shaky Flaky Cream shaky_cream.gif     Clay and Leaf Paste med_leaf_paste.gif
Shock -A- Lots Your pet's fur will be full of static and anything it touches will give off electric sparks. Ultra Rubber Gloves rubber_gloves.gif        
Sneezles Your pet will have a runny nose and sneeze constantly. Magic Cookie cookiecure.gif Sneezle Powder ldc_powdermeds.gif    
Spyder Bite Caused by a bite from a wild Spyder, your pet will appear very afraid of the Spider Grundo and Spyders. Spyder Juice Elixir ps_spyder_vaccine.gif        
Ugga-Ugga Possibly the worst Tyrannian disease, your Neopet's throat becomes so sore that all they can do is make Ugga noises. Sporkle Syrup med_sporklesyrup.gif Gwontek Syrup ldm_lotion_orange.gif    
Watery Eyes Your pet will look like it is constantly crying even though it may well be quite happy. Onion Balm onion_balm.gif Healing Gauze Pads ldm_gauze_pads.gif    

Causes of disease

A disease can be caused many different things, the most basic of which is by Random Event, which gives a random disease. The others are more controllable by the user, as they are caused by certain food, games or Battledome Equipment. Infecting a Neopet with a disease is usually a newbie mistake or a malicious attempt by another user. Some users purposefully make their Neopet sick as a way of buying a cheaper cure for a certain disease.

Foods

Ferocious Negg

May give your pet a random disease. It is available from the Negg Faerie. Probably one of the most commonly used disease causing items, because it can also increase a pet's strength. Only price effective for pets that can no longer use the training school. The Strength Serum is also recommended for this purpose.

Poisonous Jelly

Obtained from the Giant Jelly, this may give your pet Neomonia.

Poisonous Lollypop

May give your pet floppy tongue. Given out by Jhudora for completing a level one quest.

Poisonous Mushroom

May give your pet Neopox. This is a retired and rare item from The Apothecary, which it is highly collectable. It costs about 10-12 thousand NP, so users who buy it likely know not to feed it to their pet.

Rotten Omelette

May cause Ugga-Ugga. If you get this at the Giant Omelette, don't feed it to your pet. Buy another omelette off the Shop Wizard if it is hungry.

Species specific

Some Neopets species can become sick by eating certain foods that otherwise do not make a pet sick at all.

  • Kyriis can get Itchy Scratchies from apples.
  • Quiggles get Neezles from eating ice cream, and other "cream" foods, because they are cold blooded and their blood changes temperature according to their surroundings.
  • Tonu can get Neezles from a Melted Chocolate Negg.
  • Skeith can get Neezles from cheese items.

Games

There are certain games (such as the Wheel of Excitement and the Wheel of Misfortune) which give a users Neopet's a disease, usually as a risk of playing the game for the rewards. The afflicted disease is usually changed every month or so.

Battledome Equipment

A Neopet gets a disease not by equipping Battledome Equipment, but by having an opponent attack them in the Battledome. Disease causing weapons are popular in some circles as a sick Neopet, although able to finish the fight, cannot fight afterwards until they are cured. Most disease causing Battledome Equipment include poison in their name, but a few do not. These weapons are sometimes used to irritate others by wasting their time and Neopoints.

Buzz Poison Blaster

May cause Blurry Vision. It is multiple use, but is a species weapon and very over-priced for its icons. It is unlikely to be seen in the Battledome.

Coral Cutlass

May cause Fuzzy Fungus or Itchy Scratchies. This weapon is unavailable to the Neopian public and was used by the Cannon Master in the War for New Maraqua. The Cannon Masters use of this item caused cure prices for Fuzzy Fungus and Itchy Scratchies to skyrocket.

Darkness Scarab

May cause Itchy Scratchies. Does block all light but is in the price range of superior items like the Sword of Skarsden. Will be in a gallery before it's in a weapon set.

Mistletoe Potion

May cause Hoochie Coochies. A once per battle weapon that does 7-8 icons of damage. Weaker than Illusens Potion, but in the price range of Honey Potion. Too expensive to be seen in the Battledome.

Mysterious Hemlock Dart and Super Hemlock Dart

May cause Bloaty Belly. The only difference between the two is icon variety. A single use six icon weapon that costs about 600 NP. Rarely, you may see this used by a mean-spirited battler.

Poison Dart and Super Poison Dart

May cause Cricky Neck. Icons are exactly the same for the Super Poison Dart. A single use four icon weapon that costs about 300 NP. Doesn't do as much damage as Mysterious Hemlock Dart, but shows up more occasionally because the cure for Cricky Neck is much more expensive than Bloaty Belly.

Poison Muffin

May cause a random illness. A single use fifteen icon weapon. Since it is considered too expensive for the number of attack icons, especially for a one use item, it is unlikely to be seen in the 2-Player Battledome.

Poison Snowball

May cause Hoochie Coochies. A weak single use weapon that can be bought for 1 NP. A classic among Battledome irritants.

Poison Tipped Dagger

May cause Neowarts. The only cheap multiple use poisoning weapon, and can be bought for about 2000 NP. Many battlers keep one in their Safety Deposit Box for battles where they want to get back at friends or irritate strangers.

Poison Snowflake

May cause Hoochie Coochies. Sells for about 200 NP, over a hundred times more expensive than the Poison Snowball for less icons. Don't expect it ever to be used in the battledome.

Portable Cloud

May cause watery eyes. A very solid Battledome weapon that is given by Jhudora at level 47, and is therefore virtually non-existent.

Vile Swamp Water

May cause watery eyes. A multiple use six icon weapon that would be great for beginners, if it didn't cost over a million NP. If bought, it will be for a gallery, not battle.

Epidemics

Itchy Scratchies epidemic

On 6th March 2001, there was an outbreak of Itchy Scratchies at the Money Tree. Any pets which visited it had a high chance of being infected. The epidemic was brought under control later the same day, and the Water Faerie from the Healing Springs offered to cure those she could.

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