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giant African millipede
Archispirostreptus gigas
Calm, slow-moving, predominantly nocturnal
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Immature form that undergoes metamorphosis before adulthood.
difficulty moving
calcium deficiency
unfavorable long term
Hot and almost no precipitation
Antiseptics, amputation of affected legs, antibiotics.
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entomophthoromycosis
depends on care
hepatosis genetic
limb anomaly
Strict hygiene, infection prevention, immunostimulants.
ketosis
Acaricidal treatments, substrate replacement.
infection via feed
Sudden lethal outcome.
lameness
Supportive therapy, humidity and temperature control, exclusion from breeding.
limb autotomy complications
Destruction of adult flies, removal of larvae.
Slow or rapid progression.
egg laying on weakened individuals
hepatic diseases
nematodiasis — rhabdias
Coccidiostats, complete disinfection of the terrarium.
Chronic, progressive.
toxascariasis
Lethal outcome after the parasite exits.
ammonia poisoning
Antibiotics (enrofloxacin), improvement of water quality.
strongyloidiasis, strongyloides ratti
tissue softening
rains are very rare, almost a desert
dehydration
congenital
Mild course: 1–2 unsuccessful molts per lifetime. Severe: recurs every 30 days, leads to death within 2–4 weeks.
Gradual increase in temperature to 23–26°C, isolation.
Develops within 1–3 months.
Gradual intensification of coloration over 60–90 days.
infected bacteria
age diag byOther
Rapid growth.
body deformation
Upcoming birthdays
Antibiotics, drainage, physiotherapy.
coccidiosis — isospora
sorrel and spinach
Lifespan
rhabditid nematode infection
white skin spots
penetration through wound
hemolymph inflammation
chronic trauma
old age
Develops over months.
Affecting multiple organs or the entire body.
Acute condition in the first 24 hours. Recovery from mild injury in 7–14 days.
injury
hexamitiasis, hexamita muris
Physiotherapy in the form of light massage, maintaining optimal humidity, anti-inflammatory drugs in low doses.
rigidity
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy.
foreign body
congenital ataxia
pain on movement
cuticle damage
Earliest developmental stage inside an egg or womb.
Help during molting (humid chambers), hormonal support in extreme cases.
Deworming (ivermectin in microdoses), complete substrate replacement, disinfection.
Lifespan average
Correction of the mineral composition of the diet.
2–4 months.
Immunosuppressive therapy in minimal doses.
Surgical correction if possible, supportive care.
Manifests at the embryonic stage or within the first 14 days. Mild course: survival to sexual maturity. Severe: death on days 20–40.
detritus
flesh fly myiasis
muscle pain
Severity rating for disorders affecting movable joints.
fluid accumulation
albinism
spores in water
Progresses over 2–4 weeks.
chronic inflammation
Attacks last from several seconds to minutes.
septicemia
starvation
fatal
limb hypothermia
Often asymptomatic.
training aptitude
unknown
Removal of affected, fungicidal treatment.
Attacks after physical exertion, progresses slowly.
Elimination of stressors, forced feeding with liquid mixtures, veterinary monitoring.
hereditary defect
cm
genetic predisposition
granulomas in organs
turns
Fat
restricted mobility
disease
Progresses over months.
Develops within 1–2 weeks under poor conditions.
Antiparasitic therapy, anti-inflammatory agents.
Prolonged course
Summer almost without rain
Symptoms for 2–5 days. Recovery with temperature increase for 3–7 days.
Develops within 2–6 weeks.
Broad-spectrum antibiotics.
behavior change
refusal to move
multiple infection
Surgical removal, antibiotics.
cardiomyopathy
Elders
Treatment is ineffective.
Systemic antimycotics, improvement of gas exchange.
Bro
Progresses over 2–4 months.
Long-lasting or recurring health condition persisting over an extended period.
mycelial growth
almost no rain in summer, more precipitation in winter
Onset after 3–4 months, progresses slowly.
mild emaciation
Immediate isolation and destruction.
malnutrition
coniferous wood
birth date
flies in terrarium
renal organ failure
Acaricidal treatment, dry substrate.
conspecific aggression
anorexia
paecilomyces mycosis
Gradual exhaustion.
Chondroprotectors, soft substrate, weight control.
Career from 7 to 15 months. Dwarf hamsters, voles, field crickets celebrate their birthday twice a month
The basics
cautious
darkening of exoskeleton
No specific treatment, isolation.
young after transformation
chronic stress disorders
genetic pigment anomaly
body wounds
Combined antimicrobial therapy.
Fungicidal therapy.
visible mites
virus
Physiotherapy, substrate correction.
Hot, almost no rain in summer
favorable
brittle shell
Mass
reduced number of legs
Develops over 4–10 days.
Stress reduction, optimal temperature 22–24°C.
Antibiotics, drainage if possible.
unfavorable in severe form
Gestation
convulsions
bacterial hepatitis
Progresses within 7–14 days.
parasitic dermatitis
Separate housing, protein enrichment of the diet, increasing the number of shelters.
Diet with increased calcium and chitin content, maintaining humidity 85–95%.
Always hot
fatty liver dystrophy
molting disorders
On the map
respiratory distress
Female ♀
Acute onset, recovery may take 14–60 days.
Detected after 6 months.
Hydration, low-protein diet during exacerbation.
Body temperature
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0 Potential habitat modelled from GBIF occurrence data. Map © Zveriki.com, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Stress reduction, correction of housing conditions.
bloody diarrhea
Does not require treatment.
birth year
bacterial endocarditis
terrestrial habitat, land surface outside water
nosema bombycis spores
sq mm
Chitin
chronic toxins
Indicates a minor health issue that typically resolves with minimal intervention.
until the celebration
Surgical removal if possible.
What if eaten?
Slow progression
Optimization of conditions, isolation, environmental enrichment.
Acute course over 12–36 hours.
genetic immunodeficiency syndrome
cautious in young animals
insects from nature
Not required.
digestive disorder
world of Afrotropics
head deformation
Death within 10–20 days.
Develops within 4–8 months.
lack of ventilation
gregarine infection
Acute course, death in 3–10 days.
rotten wood
hypothermia
frequent infections
How are they built?
unfavorable in old age
mm
ml
My age?
immunodeficiency
Serious or life-threatening health condition requiring urgent attention.
tumorous formations
unsteady gait
rhythm disturbance
diseases symptoms impaired molting
body curvature
Increase humidity to 90–95%, provide moist shelters, add calcium to the diet, gentle mechanical assistance during molting.
pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
body distension
hypocalcemia
Rabbits, falcons, red-eared turtles hang out for 6-9 years and party on their birthday four times a year
rickettsia
crunching on movement
chronic anemia
stress
arthritis
polymelia
cardiac arrhythmia
very hot and almost no precipitation
whole life
larvae under cuticle
embryo
kg
body tremor
Pain relief, physiotherapy.
lack of water
Were {name} like {animal}, then:
severe intoxication
From infection to death 7–21 days.
Calcium support, anticonvulsants in minimal doses.
Mechanical removal of larvae, antiseptics, antibiotics.
microsporidian species infection
Chronic course 2–6 months.
Metronidazole in microdoses, probiotics.
Fungicidal preparations, improvement of ventilation.
bacterial brain abscess
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refusal to eat
degenerative arthritis
absence of segments
gait disturbance
white plaque on spiracles
How old you would be if you lived as {name}
Theoretical maximum lifespan estimated from the Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) mathematical model. This value reflects a biological potential derived from metabolic parameters, not from direct observation — real recorded lifespans are often significantly shorter.
swollen body
muscle atrophy
parasite
No treatment has been developed. Euthanasia is recommended for severe defects and strict selection of breeding stock.
skin redness
systemic
sudden dyspnea
Treatment of primary infection, immunomodulation.
Sex
flagellate gastritis
Crises occur every 30–45 days. Mortality in severe cases reaches 70%.
summer very hot, dry, lots of grass
Isolation, fungicidal treatment, destruction of spores.
Antibiotics, immunostimulation.
Truly long lives: 40-100 years. Bowhead whales, albatrosses, giant tortoises recall their birthday at most once a year
nematomorph parasitism
airborne spores
Hot, little precipitation in winter
traumatic pericarditis
Improvement of hygiene, removal of affected individuals.
Rapid progression over 7–14 days.
capillariasis — capillaria
Local treatment, systemic medications.
absence of simple eyes
invertebrate feed
Increasing humidity to 90%, adding calcium and chitin to the substrate, avoiding stress.
granulomatous disease
moderate
Juvenile stage following larval metamorphosis but not yet adult.
Parasite removal, quarantine.
muscle rigidity
Visible from birth, progresses with growth.
Keeping in the dark or under low lighting, protection from UV.
Acute course: from several hours to 2 days.
white coating
co housing
Mature, fully developed individual capable of reproduction.
leg deformities or absence
Systemic antimycotics, improvement of ventilation.
Maintaining water balance.
Rapid progression over 5–14 days.
No treatment
Rapid growth within 30–60 days.
ticks nematodes
Pets
recessive mutation
Acute course 4–12 days.
genetic connective tissue defect
Symptomatic support. Optimization of housing conditions and exclusion from breeding is recommended.
Increased environmental humidity (90%+).
Involuntary shaking or trembling of the body.
oncogenic factors
white body
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Symptomatic therapy, B vitamins.
Litter size
Tropical savanna
rapid breathing
Map data sources: Ecosystem classification — IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology (Keith et al., 2022), indicative distribution maps Keith et al. (2020), https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3546513; Large Marine Ecosystems — NOAA LME Program; Bathymetry — GEBCO Bathymetric Compilation Group (2026), GEBCO_2026 Grid, https://doi.org/10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa; Climate data — Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Species occurrence data — GBIF.org, Derived dataset "all animals", https://zveriki.com/dataset/dataset.tsv; Terrestrial ecoregions — RESOLVE Ecoregions 2017 (Dinerstein et al., 2017), CC BY 4.0
How to care for them?
common diseases
Development 30–90 days.
°C
Not specified
nematode larvae
Supportive care, elimination of the cause.
loss of activity
incorrect number of segments
mass mortality
loss of bristles
depends on severity
chronic stress
hot, rains in winter, almost no precipitation in summer
if born as {name}
internal damage
sensory behavior impairment
Chronic course with exacerbations every 30–60 days.
hereditary mutation pigmentation genes
Manifests from birth, symptoms intensify in bright light for 1–2 months.
Develops over 5–14 days.
Protein
From 2 weeks to 2 months.
predatory mite infestation
lack of movement
food deficiency
4–8 weeks until mummification.
secondary infection
Permanent condition, deterioration does not progress.
depends on ploidy degree
hepatic lipidosis
Urgent substrate replacement, improved ventilation, flushing of spiracles.
multiple symptoms
citrus fruits
cordyceps infection
Water
mineralization disorder
toxicoses
Diet with reduced fat content, increased fiber.
age diag byColoration
{name} birthday
Develops within 14–30 days.
breathing problems
cannibalism
lymphoma
fusarium mycosis
Disease affecting the liver and its functions.
diptera larvae
viral transmission
draft
pigmentation disorder
respiratory disorder
severe
Frequently observed or widespread in the species or population.
From birth, complications occur within 20–40 days.
fall
age as {name}
male fertility reduction
Health issue of intermediate seriousness, neither mild nor life-threatening.
May be episodic or constant.
Immediate cooling, transfer to a cool place.
Supportive therapy, isolation of sick animals.
Visible from birth.
7–14 days.
Condition that typically results in death without intervention.
This is me
Steppe
hereditary developmental anomaly
2–5 weeks.
johne’s disease
Acute or subacute course (1–4 weeks).
favorable after eliminating cause
Treatment with acaricides (in safe concentrations), substrate change, increased ventilation.
complete paralysis
thelastomatid pinworm infection
depends on etiology
Asexual
lung granulomas
genetic absence of eyes
substrate overmoistening
Who among us will transform as if by magic and become like {animal}?
aspergillosis
arthritis of leg joints
When you would have been born if you lived as {name}
essential oils
Daddies
bacterial encephalitis
Severe course over 1–2 months.
Hermaphrodite ⚥
Improvement of nutrition, treatment of concomitant diseases.
genetic diseases
nodules in organs and skin
Deworming at high intensity.
dorsal vessel defect
moderately favorable
superficial damage
beauveria bassiana mycosis
will celebrate their {n} birthday
no itching
organ diseases
2–4 weeks until death.
leaf litter
Supportive care, physiotherapy, elimination of the cause.
Litters lifetime count
border ataxia
absence of genital products
parasitic isopods
thick cuticle
infection
2–6 weeks.
Manifests immediately after the first molt (7–14 days). Fatal outcome in severe cases within 30 days.
Antibiotics, probiotics, diet.
hyperactivity
genetic defect
water contamination
mantle trauma
Acute course
Anthelmintic drugs (fenbendazole in microdoses).
white green plaque
temperature for housing
hereditary chromosomal rearrangement
Antianaerobic antibiotics, surgical debridement.
mucus discharge
Progresses within 60–120 days.
Gremllins
hot, rains in summer, little precipitation in winter
Antibiotics sensitive to Pseudomonas (ciprofloxacin, amikacin in low doses).
sepsis
Filters
hyperthermia
Optimization of ventilation and humidity, oxygen support if necessary.
heavy metals
joint diseases
caloric excess
immunity gene mutation
Acute development within 3–7 days.
ecdysis gene mutation
tissue degeneration
Wanderers
blackening of legs
Fumagillin in microdoses, hygiene.
hepatocellular carcinoma analogue
Jubilee = every 10th birthday
Increased morbidity from day 30 of life.
Minimum space
Business sausages
asphyxia
Diet rich in calcium, vitamin D3, hydration.
infectious agents
First signs appear on days 15–25. Progresses over 2–3 months.
rotting substrate
trauma frequent
ascites
larvae on body
progressive hind limb weakness
nutritional disorder
diarrhea
metabolic disease
cystic formations
osmoregulation disorder
Develops over 3–6 months.
How do they behave?
Surgical removal if possible, antibiotics.
Carbohydrates
Injury prevention.
hot, uneven rains, lots of grass and trees
immune reactions
Isolation, maintaining humidity, antiseptic treatment of wounds, pain relief.
Exclusion from breeding.
Hot steppe
egg laying on wounds
calcium excess
{name} jubilee
Supportive care.
body rupture
Old-timers
pregnancy toxemia
Does not require specific treatment. Temperature monitoring.
stuck fur
Rascals
sudden death
mermithid parasitism
diet imbalance
milk dairy
increased photosensitivity
Breeding within 1–3 weeks.
hot Africa south of the desert, many savannas and forests
Diet correction, addition of trace elements.
heart failure
Disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.
Stress reduction, optimal temperature, cardiotonic support.
segmentation anomalies
skin ulcers
Where are they found?
neuron mutation
cell division disorder
hemolymph loss
rickettsial disease
frequent relocations
Rapid reproduction in 7–14 days.
nosematosis
Progresses over 3–6 months.
reduced light response
From birth, without progression.
10–25 days.
Chemotherapy in experimental doses, support.
diseases symptoms movement disorder
My weight?
Non-stop carnival: they only live a few days. Mayflies, rotifers, midges celebrate their birthday more than twice a day
extra limbs
hypoglycemia
molting disorder
Potential Habitat
Early detection and isolation, treatment is usually ineffective.
protein deficiency
In husbandry
On the go from 1.3 to 3.5 years. Forest mice, anoles, rainbow fish party on their birthday once a month
genetic reproductive disorders
Develops in 5–10 days, can lead to sepsis in 3–4 weeks.
depends on missing legs count
involuntary movements
No results found
immunosuppression
Removal of affected individuals, treatment of the terrarium with fungicides, reduction of humidity.
cachexia
renal diseases
Terminal stage in 1–3 months.
unfavorable for reproduction
Supportive treatment, quarantine.
bradymetabolism
Very rapid course (3–7 days).
coordination disorder
horsehair worm infection
unsanitary keeping conditions
unfavorable for breeding
chronic infection
ophidascaris-like nematode
parasitic myositis
Detected upon reaching sexual maturity (4–6 months).
noise
How similar?
Symptomatic treatment, usually ineffective.
Male ♂
On the go from 3.5 to 6 years. Hedgehogs, crows, lizards treat themselves to birthday snacks 6 times a year
fungi
aeromonas disease
Development in 4–8 days.
Very dry
Neither
Develops over 10–25 days.
Complete substrate replacement, enhanced ventilation, rinsing.
Chronic course 1–4 months.
genetic scoliosis
candidiasis
Permanent condition.
Reducing calorie content, increasing space for movement, diet with vegetables.
ecdysis failure syndrome
Duration
parasitic diseases
respiratory irritation
darkened body
Surgery at an early stage.
Theoretical lifespan
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inability to eat
Develops over 30–90 days.
iridoviral disease
uric acid accumulation
terrestrial
vegetables and fruits
Develops gradually over 20–50 days.
parasitic encephalitis
early death
Where do they take shelter?
Rapid course 10–20 days.
infectious diseases
Disorder caused by inherited or mutation-based factors.
Antibiotics (enrofloxacin 5–10 mg/kg, ceftazidime), improved hygiene.
very hot all year round, frequent rains, but sometimes dry
anaerobic conditions
Lifespan maximum
helminthiasis — mixed
tumor in head
chitin synthase gene mutations
Develops over 30–60 days.
Orange
Develops over 3–7 days. Improvement within 24–48 hours upon restoration of humidity.
Disease affecting the kidneys and their function.
tremor syndrome
enterobacterial disease
oncogenesis
congestive heart failure
Observations
opisthotonus
Acute course 5–12 days.
Worker
birth time
segment loss
gonadal dysgenesis
Dogs, dolphins, lynx hang out for 9-25 years and party on their birthday three times a year
frequent cracks
dirty substrate
When your next jubilee falls in {name} life years
Human
joint swelling
days
Disease affecting specific internal organs or organ systems.
serratia septicemia
adult
mummification
Health
About health
genetic limb formation disorder
wet contaminated substrate
When your next birthday would fall if you lived as {name}
Deworming, change of feed base.
absence of limbs
fruits
mycobacteriosis — mycobacterium
hereditary gonad descent disorder
results
Anti-inflammatory agents, improvement of ventilation.
It progresses after each molt.
myocarditis
chronic
neural helminthiasis
In mild course: onset on day 10–20 after hatching, survival up to 30 days. In severe course: lethal outcome in the first 5–7 days of life.
Upcoming jubilees
pinkish coating
mo
little precipitation in winter, more in summer
rapid emaciation
gland mutation
congenital megaesophagus
increased moisture loss
May last from 7 days to several months.
oocysts in substrate
overheating
worm emergence
Age (juvenile)
Age (from birth to death)
low air humidity
Age (embryo)
Age (larva)
often unfavorable
Supportive therapy.
Amputation of affected segments, antibacterial therapy, improvement of conditions.
chronic hypoxia
inappropriate temperature
incorrect substrate
Hygiene, feed change, antiprotozoal drugs.
adult parasite emergence
The parasite develops for 30–60 days, then the host dies.
Mobility support, soft substrate.
young after fast growth
Chronic course
What do they look like?
Maturity
emergence (insects)
end of lifespan
How do they live?
fertilization / egg laying
birth / hatching
hereditary blood composition disorder
metamorphosis / end of larval stage
end of acceleration
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Treatment of the underlying cause, support of balance.
Symptomatic treatment.
unfavorable at temperature above 32c
Develops with decreased immunity.
abnormal cells in hemolymph
Antifungal agents (nystatin, fluconazole in microdoses), reduction of humidity.
shell deformation
reduced activity
flagellate protozoa
fungal septicemia
neurological diseases
fecal oral route
fresh meat fish and animal fats
The parasite emerges after 2–4 months.
cuticle shrunken
feline hepatic disease complex
foul odor
Progresses after each molt, noticeable after 40–60 days.
gene mutation
vomiting
inability to molt
Acute course in young individuals over 14–28 days.
cordyceps spores
osteomyelitis
age
Living from 25 to 40 years. Orangutans, bald eagles, African elephants celebrate their birthday twice a year
Substrate pH correction, electrolyte support.
38 to 65 grams, 15 – 40 centimeters
Antibiotic therapy (fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins in low doses), improvement of conditions.
Detoxification, supportive diet.
Low precipitation in winter
Legendary longevity: over 100 years. Galapagos tortoises, Greenland sharks, ocean quahogs celebrate with family once every 4 years
millipede paralysis virus
2–4 weeks.
weight loss
Present at birth due to genetic or developmental factors.
deformed antennae
low temperature
Taxons
discoloration
female infertility
tissue destruction
internal bleeding
slow healing
age
irritation
reduced olfaction
stiffness
clinical cryptosporidiosis
genetics
Surgical separation, liquid nutrition.
Tetracycline antibiotics.
high temperature
Close
was
white mycelium
liver cirrhosis
chronic anorexia
parasitic cachexia
contact
Immediate increase in humidity to 90%, provision of shallow water, spraying the substrate.
stuck old cuticle
dry cuticle
lots of grass, few trees, rains are rare
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Larval development in 5–10 days.
Intensive feeding with high-protein products, treatment of the underlying cause.
Mosquitoes, fruit flies, small crustaceans hustle for up to 7 months and throw a birthday party every week
lack of offspring
age related changes
age diag bySize
Anthelmintics, probiotics.
mechanical impact
hypokalemia syndrome
Observable decrease in normal movement or energy levels.
Tumour-related disease including malignant and benign neoplasms.
ascites syndrome
mild
yr
massive invasion
body deformity
esophagitis
iridescent tissue coloration
increased body size
How do they breed?
Discomfort or pain experienced specifically during locomotion.
crop ulceration
from birth to adulthood
dysecdysis congenita
joint deformation
Prevention.
complete immobility
What do they eat?
developmental anomalies
ammonia excess
onion garlic and hot pepper
Where do they live?
Immature individual that has not yet reached reproductive maturity.
from birth to death
depends on damage degree
early young
Chronic, progresses over months.
metarhizium anisopliae mycosis
body trembling
mutagen exposure
feed contamination
generalized edema
feed deficiency
Gamers
Indicates recovery is likely when appropriate husbandry is provided.
infected feed insects
Control of electrolyte balance through diet.
wk
My size?
tissue fibrosis
temperament
Terminal stage in 2–6 weeks.
Slow progression over 6–18 months.
Symptoms develop within 30–60 days. Chronic course with periodic exacerbations.
Anti-inflammatory drugs, physiotherapy, maintaining a temperature of 24–26°C.
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Treatment of the underlying disease, acaricides.
cryptosporidiosis, cryptosporidium muris
high humidity in heat
Calcium
guarded depends on progression
celebrated their {n} birthday
immune response to infection
Impaired or abnormal gait indicating limb or joint problems.
Illness caused by parasites such as worms, protozoa, or ectoparasites.
scuttle fly larval parasitism
Supportive therapy, hydration.
oncological diseases
unfavorable
ifovirus infection
spiracle blockage
tissue blackening and destruction
fruiting body growth
Length
Antiparasitic treatment, intensive nutritional support.
severe dehydration
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