Common Cold

The , often referred to as a cold, is an infectious disease in DayZ Standalone.

Cause
Survivors in DayZ Standalone can become infected with one of several virus strains that cause the in several ways. Contact or close proximity with other Survivors that are infected with the virus. Prolonged exposure to the elements, especially cold.

It is especially common during winter seasons in servers due to both rain and cold weather working together to spread the disease. It is much less common in summer due to warmer weather.

Symptoms
Sneezing is the most common symptom of the. Sneezing can spread the infection to other nearby Survivors. However, Coughing can also spread the disease. Even though these are 2 different symptoms, there is no difference between the two symptoms in the sense of how effectively they spread the.

It doesn't seem to be a particularly debilitating disease like cholera or food poisoning, but the coughing and sneezing of the survivors can alert other survivors to their position, making this disease relatively risky when entering a city that happens to be having high traffic.

Prevention
Avoiding survivors infected with the is recommended.

Staying warm and protected from exposure to the elements as well as remaining well fed and hydrated will also assist in prevention.

If your character is cold, it is recommended to take Multivitamin Pills as a preventive treatment against Common Colds.

Treatment
In the event of infection, Tetracycline Pills will help a survivor fight off the virus. The survivor can also fight off the infection naturally, but this process will take longer. Avoid contact with other survivors.