Bacteriodes fragilis: THB Pestilence Profile
This fetid bottom-feeder is an important part of the natural ecosystem, but can become malevolent if given the opportunity, displaying various resistances to apothecary attacks of late. If this agent is killed by metronidazole combined with cefotaxime, aztreonam OR ceftriaxone, then the pestilence player suffer 1 extra point of damage from this attack.
nerdmed101 Games, The Healing Blade bacteria, pestilenceTHB Pestilence Profile – Bartonella henselae
This feline creature has a propensity for clawing attacks, going directly for its victims eyes (cunjunctivitis) and viscera (endocarditis and hepatitis). Rarely, the creatures bite can induce a feverish delerium (encephalitis). Which Apothecary heroes seem to be able to overcome this fearsome creature? Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Erythromycin and Ciprofloxacin.
nerdmed101 The Healing Blade bacteria, pestilenceTicaracillin-Clavulinate: THB Apothecary Profile
A cousin to the warrior team piperacillin / tazobactam. A powerful dual combination of fighters that can take out almost any agent of pestilence including the mighty Pseudomonas. Unfortunately, MRSA, VRE and C. difficile cannot be defeated by these apothecary warriors.
nerdmed101 The Healing Blade parenteral beta-lactam-beta-lactamase inhibitor, pestilenceBacteroides fragilis: THB Pestlience Profile
This fetid bottom-feeder is an important part of the natural ecosystem, but can become malevolent if given the opportunity, displaying various resistances to apothecary attacks of late. If this agent is killed by metronidazone combined with cefotaxime, aztreonam OR ceftriaxone, then the pestilence player suffer 1 extra point of damage from this attack. Because of […]
nerdmed101 The Healing Blade bacteria, pestilenceIntroducing: Bacillus Cereus
Working up to the launch of our ‘Healing Blade’ game, we’ve decided to start showcasing some of the bestiary that you as the Apothecary will battling with. Up first is B. Cereus. This foul basilisk is primarily a cave dweller, existing opportunistically on passing adventurers. Its carapace secretes a waxy toxin that upon release causes […]
nerdmed101 Updates apothecary, Bestiary, pestilence, The Healing BladeTHB: Staph Aureus Takes Shape
Sometimes a picture is very much worth a thousand blog posts. I am pleased to report that we are now working with a team of artists that are dedicated to breathing life into our creature concepts via nothing short of spectacular artwork. Ladies and germs (sic) – the journey has begun. In parallel to the […]
nerdmed101 Games, Updates apothecary, art, pestilence, rendering, story, The Healing BladeThe Healing Blade
For those of you who met us at the last AMSA conference in DC, you might have heard bits and pieces of a medical card game rumor. Well, let it be known that the rumor is indeed true. We here at Nerdcore Learning are developing the first microbiology-based strategy card game. Yes, if you can […]
nerdmed101 Updates apothecary, concept art, healing blade, microbiology, pestilence