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Area-315 maintains research in anomalies of all kinds of Object Classes in multiple types of sectors and floors, all specially designed for the contained anomalies. Containment uses highly specialized technology of the newest generations to assure successful containment and research without complications. Even though the security is extremely high, breaches do happen often, which leads to personnel being even more specialized in re-containing them without casualties.

The anomalies all vary in hazardous abilities but are to be considered dangerous and potentially lethal. Some anomalies are highly complex to understand, requiring years of dedicated research by personnel — a process ongoing to this day.

SCP-008 “The Zombie Prion”
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This File has been specially configured for Area-315.
Original file: scp-008
Item #: SCP-008
Arrived at A-315: 1986
Reason for Transferrment: Enhanced Containment & Research Qualities
Object Class: Euclid
SCP-008
Ribbon diagram illustrating tertiary structure of SCP-008.
Primary amino acid sequence information has been redacted.
Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-008 samples have been deemed Class V extreme biological hazards, and all related protocols apply.

Incineration and irradiation measures will be deployed in the event of political or military action which may result in the facility being dismantled; a power failure; or zero communications from operatives or outside channels during any given eight hour period.

The quarantine period for operatives leaving the facility is four months.

If a breach has occurred, the Hazard Neutralization Unit on-site is to immediately be deployed and start countermeasures for re-containment. If SCP-008 continues to breach to dangerous lengths, MTF Beta-7 (“Maz Hatters”) are to deploy on-site and continue the re-containment procedures. If re-containment is unsuccessful or impossible, the previously mentioned methods/protocols are to be enacted.
Description:
SCP-008 is a complex prion. Samples of which are stored in Area-315. Research into SCP-008 is only permitted by experienced researchers and is primarily aimed at further research into its origin, possible medication, and more.

Traits of SCP-008 include:
• 100% infectiousness.
• 100% lethality.
• Transmission through exposed mucous membranes and all bodily fluids.
• Not airborne or waterborne.

Symptoms of infection:
• Flu-like symptoms with high fever.
• Severe dementia in later stages.
• Coma onset approximately 20 hours after first symptoms and 12 hours after noticeable dementia (considered onset of death).
• Sporadic cellular necrosis resembling gangrene. Surviving tissue assumes its original function and is highly resilient.
• Red blood cells greatly increase oxygen storage capacity → slower blood flow, increased muscle endurance and strength.
• Nervous and muscular systems unaffected by total organ failure for several hours.
• Metabolism may decrease to extremely low levels, allowing subject to survive for over 10 years without nutrition.
• High blood viscosity → negligible blood loss from injuries.
• Motor controls and conditioned behavior severely damaged. Cognitive abilities retarded and erratic.
• Animals experience excessive brain necrosis and are inactive.
• Subjects adapt to damaged nervous systems but are limited to basic physical activities (standing, walking, biting, grabbing, crawling).
• Subjects energetically pursue sights, sounds, and smells associated with humans, attempting to ingest them upon contact.

Neutralizing fully infected subjects requires significant cranial trauma.

There is strong evidence to suggest SCP-008 itself did not form naturally on Earth, as variants of similar complexity would have displaced much of the ecosystem.
Assigned Protocols:

SCP-008-P-Alpha "Political Action":
Incineration and irradiation measures will be deployed in the event of political or military action which may result in the facility being dismantled; a power failure; or zero communications from operatives or outside channels during any given eight hour period. Once such scenarios occur, SCP-008 must be contained in its original containment cell and the facility is to be self-destructed.

After destruction, a four-month quarantine zone is to be maintained around the site. After the quarantine ends, MTF Beta-7 (“Maz Hatters”) are to check for any remaining SCP-008 samples.

SCP-008-P-Beta "Zombie Facility":
If Area-315 is completely overrun by SCP-008, external MTF Beta-7 (“Maz Hatters”) and MTF Alpha-1 (“Red Right Hand”) are to reach the Area’s Self-Destruction Access Pad and initiate the same protocol as SCP-008-P-Alpha.
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