Miasma

In the Akythan medical tradition, miasma is held as the substance responsible for the spread of diseases. Miasma is often compared to air and wind, that although it cannot be seen, its effect can be felt and even measured.

Miasma Sources
Miasma is believed to be found in, bodily waste, spoiled foods, unclean water, the body fluids, flesh, and breath of diseased animals and individuals, as well as the bites and scratches of unclean animals.

Protection against Miasma
Medical tradition holds that to protect oneself from miasma one must; maintain strong hygiene, handle food properly so that it does not spoil, avoid all contact with sewage which must be dealt with properly, and avoid all contact with the sick.

As open wounds risk letting miasma in, it is paramount that they are cleaned and either shut or covered as to protect the patient.