Transmission seems to be brought about through being wounded via the claws or teeth of werebeasts however, since most victims are killed, transmission occurs less commonly out in the wild. For instance, Sanies Lupinus can be contracted from werewolves, and over time will convert the afflicted into a werewolf. Like vampirism, lycanthropes are able to spread their condition by transmitting a disease, which progresses to full-blown lycanthropy within a few days if left untreated. Strictly speaking, the word "lycanthrope" should only refer to men who change into wolves, but it has long been used to refer to anyone who undergoes a similar beast transformation. They are also occasionally referred to as "lupines" or "loups". Those who are infected with lycanthropy are referred to as "lycanthropes". However, the most common strain-which causes the afflicted to turn into a werewolf-is known to occur across the whole continent. There are several known strains of this condition, most of which are specific to certain regions of Tamriel.
Due to the dangerous and bloodthirsty nature of lycanthropes, those with the condition have been hated and feared through much of Tamriel's history. :243 It is known as Hircine's Gift by those that view it as a blessing, and Hircine's Curse to those that see it negatively, Lycanthropy is contagious, and not selective about who it afflicts.
Lycanthropy is a disease that seeps into the spirit. Also known as werethings, werecritters, were-creatures, manbeasts, skin-changers, and skinshifters, these individuals are an unnatural cross between a beast and their original race. Lycanthropy is a supernatural condition that causes a person to transform into a werebeast.
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