[ Documentation of the ongoing "Apple Blight Fever" Illness found in Appleloosa. Currently learning more about the infection as time goes on, however it's origin is still not known. Please be advised. ]
[ Patient Name - Braeburn ]
One of many ponies of Appleloosa that have fallen sick to Apple Blight Fever and administered for medical care and quaratine. Currently in Stage 1, which consists of:
The fever and sore throat can be mistaken for other illnesses, however the loss of appetite is concerning considering the drastic weight loss that occurs once Stage 2 is reached.
It should also be noted that Braeburn relayed information that was crucial in discovering the possible origin of Apple Blight Fever. According to Braeburn, he and several ponies had bought from two travelling Sales-ponies who were quick to leave, and a week later the illness began to take hold.
The identities of these two Sales-Ponies is currently unknown, but being investigated.
[ Patient Name - Apple Fritter ]
[ The real Patient Zero ]
Apple Fritter is one of the only documented ponies afflicted with Apple Blight Fever to be in Stage 3, the latest documented stage. She has also been confirmed to be the Patient Zero as she was possibly one of the firsts of a crowd of ponies to be infected through the wares of two travelling Sales-Ponies who are currently unknown.
Stage 3 symptoms are as followed:
Bulging of skin near cutie mark and other areas of flesh where the fungus breaks through, spreading further. Cutie mark begins to fade.
Vomiting begins to stop as excessive drooling takes its place
Patient Apple Fritter appears to have stopped responding to stimuli after progressing, and has continued to be catatonic after several attempts to bring her out of it. It is currently unknown if she is braindead due to the Hospital and Appleloosa as a whole not being caught up to date in technology, which has resulted in information and research on Apple Blight Fever being delayed.
Further information will hopefully be discovered soon despite roadblocks and diffculties; HOWEVER, if progress continues to be slow and danger grows, calling Princess Twilight Sparkle to investigate may be needed.
- Appleloosa Hospital Archives
[ By the way I did NOT mean to put Apple Fritter's status as "First Stage 3". There are no first parts of Stages other than the signs of symptoms, however this doesn't mean Apple Blight Fever doesn't evolve and mutate in some ways... ]