Getting sick in DayZ wrecks stamina, wastes water and can end a run that was going well. This quick guide explains what infections are, how they start, the fastest cure for each one, and simple habits that keep you healthy. It is written for survivors on The Cursed DayZ who want clear answers in minutes.

How infections happen in DayZ

Illness comes from four things: dirty water, uncooked or rotten food, unclean bandaging, and getting cold and soaked. Each has a tell that helps you decide what to take. If you drank from a stream and start vomiting, think cholera. If you ate raw meat and feel sick, think food poisoning. If you rushed a bandage with rags after a fight, think wound infection. If you were caught in rain and keep coughing, think cold or flu.

On The Cursed DayZ you can treat in peace more often thanks to safe zones, clear PvP areas and active AI patrols. Use that breathing space. Step indoors, take the right tablet, and wait out the timer.

The fastest cures, explained

Cholera from dirty water. You will vomit and dehydrate fast. Take tetracycline pills and sip clean water. Keep warm until the sickness icon fades. Prevent it by filling at pumps, boiling water or using purification tablets. Always wash bloody hands before eating.

Food poisoning and Salmonella. This follows raw or rotten food. Take a charcoal tablet, stop eating for a short while, and drink small sips. Cook meat to well done and avoid unknown fat.

Wound infection. If you used dirty rags, swap to disinfected bandages as soon as you can. If the infection has started, take tetracycline and keep the wound clean. Craft rags early and disinfect them with alcohol tincture or spray so they are ready when you need them.

Cold or flu. Get indoors, wring wet clothes, build a small fire and dry off. Multivitamins help recovery. A single tetracycline can steady stubborn symptoms. Pack heat packs for long treks.

Brain prion disease from human meat. There is no cure. Do not eat it, cooked or raw.

A 90 second triage you can trust

1. Get to cover and stop sprinting. If you are soaked, go inside.

2. Match the cause to the cure: stream water means tetracycline, raw food means charcoal, dirty rags mean disinfect and consider tetracycline, rain and cold mean warmth plus multivitamins.

3. Take a single dose and watch for the pill icon. Refresh when it disappears. Do not spam tablets.

4. Sip clean water. Large gulps can trigger vomiting and reset progress.

A small med kit solves most problems: tetracycline, charcoal tablets, multivitamins, disinfected rags, alcohol tincture, heat packs and purification tablets.

Prevention that sticks

Top up at pumps before raids, cook meat properly, disinfect rags the moment you craft them and keep one dry layer in your bag. Wear a face covering if a squadmate is coughing. These habits take seconds and save whole runs.

Why play on The Cursed DayZ. The server is PvE with marked PvP zones, so you can treat without random third parties. Safe zones and traders make it easy to refill water, cook food and replace supplies. The mod set avoids pay to win, so survival skill matters. Set up a base and build a calm clinic corner with storage, water and a fire.

FAQs

How do I tell which infection I have? Think about what you just did. Dirty water points to cholera, raw food points to food poisoning, dirty bandaging points to a wound infection, cold rain points to a flu type sickness.

How many tablets should I take? One at a time. Wait for the pill icon, then redose when it disappears.

Can I drink from rivers if I must? Yes, but plan to boil or purify it. If you get sick, take tetracycline and keep sipping clean water.

Do multivitamins actually help? They support recovery and reduce downtime, especially with warmth and rest.

Does cooking human meat make it safe? No. It still causes prion disease and you cannot cure it.

Conclusion and wrap-up

Stay healthy by acting early, matching the cause to the cure and keeping your gear clean and dry. On The Cursed DayZ you will find the space, the tools and the community to recover and carry on. Read the Joining Guide, pop into Discord, and then put these tips to work on your next run.