====== Infections ======

===== Parasites =====

Parasites count as diseases for the purpose of [[disease immunity]]. They are always chronic.((https://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=89653))

===== Ability score loss =====

Ability score loss from diseases and parasites which is listed as “permanent” persists after the affliction is cured. It is fully restored by the //heal// spell, as long as the affliction has been removed first.((https://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=89653))

===== Infection checks =====

These are made at the same time [[upkeep]] is due.

===== Disease immunity =====

See [[Disease Immunity]].