The woman who'd wept during injection was now lying on a cot, her body wracked with visible chills. Her temperature, according to the monitor above her bed, was 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Her heart rate was elevated. Her respiratory rate was climbing.Psychological stress had evolved into physiological reality.The virus was already replicating."Observe the speed of symptom onset," Elizabeth said, making notes. "Most subjects begin showing measurable physical symptoms within 8-12 hours. The psychological stress accelerates viral replication....the immune system's response to fear hormones actually creates a more permissive environment for the virus."Fear kills faster.That was the implication.The woman's eyes were closed, but her facial muscles were tight with discomfort. Her hands gripped the edges of the cot like she was trying to hold onto something solid while her body betrayed her."Will she experience pain?" Dimitri asked."Significant pain, yes," Elizabeth replied. "Headaches
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