The
Christmas Fever
The
christmas fever, H2N5, is not technically speaking a member of the
Animalia Kingdom, but it makes such a compelling story that we found
it hard to ignore, especially given the season.
A
virus close to avian and swine flu, christmas fever is extremely
contagious and especially present during the holidays. The reasons
for this seasonal appearance are multiple and complex, and make H2N5
an extremely interesting research subject.
Like
most flu strains, a weakened immune system and overstrained body due
to cold climate is the most easily identifiable factor in the
seasonal appearance of the christmas fever. Stress and exhaustion due
to last-minute shopping and organization, as well as social
pressures, weakens our defenses even more, and favorises its spread.
But what really sets christmas fever apart from other viruses is
another factor alltogether.
The
flashing lights and brilliant colors that are seen during the
holidays are very stressful cues for our vision, which, in a natural
environment, will rarely be exposed to the same range of colored
lights as we are during christmas. This stress on the visual system
is what gives christmas fever its in, since infections occur first in
the ocular lobes, and from there spread to the rest of the body.
Once that has happened, close proximity to people in shops or at
parties, as well as a weakened immune system, take care of the rest.
Those
affected by christmas fever will display a range of symptoms, from
clinginess and high sociability (favoring the spread of the virus),
to rapid mood swings, eating disorders and depression (further
weakening our defenses).
To
prevent infection, avoid crowded areas, looking at christmas lights,
and making a fuss about the whole event in general. Contact with
people who seem unusually stressed out or giddy is to be kept to a
minimum, since there is a high chance that they are infected.
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