Phazon Fever

Phazon Poisoning is a condition contracted through exposure to Phazon radiation. The severity of the condition is determined by the length of time and grade of Phazon the subject is exposed to. Pure, "orange" Phazon is the most volatile and will destroy an unshielded bioform's molecular structure in a matter of seconds. Such Phazon can be found in Metroid Prime, Tallon IV's Impact Crater, where a Leviathan crashed into the planet. Impure, "blue" Phazon is more easily controlled, contained and infused with bioforms or plantforms, such as fungi. "Blue" Phazon is the form which the Space Pirates conducted experiments with on bioforms such as Metroids, and even their own race, creating the Elite Pirate class. Phazon poisoning has three forms: Phazon Madness, mutation and rejection.

Phazon Madness
Phazon Madness is a mental illness caused by exposure to Phazon radiation. Its exact symptoms is unknown, though scans in Metroid Prime suggest severe dementia and increased hostility toward other bioforms. This would lead one to believe it also leads to brain damage in the subject, possibly resulting in death if left untreated. Phazon Madness also seems to increase the strength of the target considerably, as noted in a scan in Metroid Prime: Victims of Phazon Madness are used as training simulations for Elite Pirates. It could also be infered that through brain damage, the pain tolerance level of the subject would be raised dramatically.

Mutation
Mutation in Phazon-exposed, or Phazon-infused bioforms varies considerably, normally defined by the species and age of the subject. Notable mutations include:


 * Vast increase in mass of the subject.
 * Extreme increase in hostility and strength.
 * Increased predatory activity in wild bioforms, and increased aggression in sentient bioforms.
 * Hightened senses and reflexes.
 * Phazon Madness(See above.)

Though mutations vary, these mutations are almost universal, and occur in almost every Phazon-exposed subject.

Phazon rejection
Phazon rejection only occurs via artificial infusion with Phazon. If Phazon rejection occurs, the subject will contract Phazon Madness, deformation, multiple organ failure, and ultimately death.