Complete Guide to Curing Sickness

Common Illnesses

DayZ features several illnesses that can kill you if left untreated. Here's what you need to know:

Cholera

Symptoms:

• Water drop icon on screen
• Frequent vomiting
• Rapid dehydration

Causes:

• Drinking contaminated water
• Eating with dirty hands

Treatment:

1. Take Tetracycline Pills
2. Stay hydrated with clean water
3. Rest and avoid strenuous activity
4. Takes about 5 minutes to cure

Salmonella

Symptoms:

• Pill icon on screen
• Vomiting
• Stomach rumbling

Causes:

• Eating raw or rotten food
• Eating with bloody hands

Treatment:

1. Take Charcoal Tablets
2. Drink clean water
3. Allow time to heal (3-5 minutes)

Influenza (Cold)

Symptoms:

• Sneezing and coughing
• Temperature fluctuations
• Cold indicator

Causes:

• Staying wet too long
• Extreme cold exposure
• Contact with infected players

Treatment:

1. Take Tetracycline Pills
2. Warm up by a fire
3. Change into dry clothes
4. Rest indoors

Gas Poisoning

Symptoms:

• Coughing
• Health drain
• Blurred vision

Causes:

• Exposure to contaminated zones without proper gear

Treatment:

1. Leave the contaminated area immediately
2. Blood transfusion or saline bag
3. Rest and recover (no specific cure)

Infection

Symptoms:

• Health slowly decreasing
• Infection icon

Causes:

• Untreated wounds
• Zombie scratches/bites

Treatment:

1. Disinfect wounds with Alcohol Tincture or Iodine
2. Bandage properly
3. Take antibiotics if infection has set in

Prevention Tips

• Always wash hands before eating
• Boil or treat water before drinking
• Cook all meat thoroughly
• Disinfect wounds immediately
• Wear proper protection in contaminated zones
• Carry medical supplies at all times

Essential Medical Kit

Always carry:

• Tetracycline Pills
• Charcoal Tablets
• Bandages
• Alcohol Tincture
• Vitamins (boost immune system)
• Multivitamins (prevent illness)

Pro Tip: Taking multivitamins regularly can help prevent getting sick in the first place!