Puppeteer Virus
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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX-1 is to be contained in a padded cell measuring 3.048m x 2.438m x 2.0m. SCP-XXXX-1 must at all times be bound in an asylum standard straight jacket with legs bound together using similar material. Food is to be brought to SCP-XXXX-1 twice a day at 11:00 and 18:00. SCP-XXXX-1 is to be fed by assigned D-Class personnel under supervision of no less than two (2) armed security guards. All personnel and D-Class test subjects are not to enter SCP-XXXX-1's cell without wearing a reinforced hazardous material suit. Anyone leaving SCP-XXXX-1's cell must immediately follow the Foundation decontamination processes or face immediate termination and incineration. Any biological waste collected from SCP-XXXX-1 is to be placed in a hazardous waste container and incinerated to prevent possible infection.

Description: SCP-XXXX-1 is a species of bacteria that infects a host and lays dormant within the body (hereby referred to as SCP-XXXX-2) until the current active host (SCP-XXXX-1) dies. When this occurs the bacteria within the closest inactive SCP-XXXX-2 becomes active and is now SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1 retains all memories of previous active hosts seemingly regardless of distance or amount of interaction between the active and inactive hosts. SCP-XXXX-1 is capable of transmitting itself via sneezing, coughing, bodily fluids, emitted carbon dioxide and skin to skin contact with SCP-XXXX-1 (See Addendum A).

SCP-XXXX-1 is currently a Hispanic female, age 29, formally known as Dr.███████. SCP-XXXX-1 openly mocks Foundation personnel who enter its cell. It's motivation is unclear but it theorized to be an attempt to to switch hosts via "death". Often SCP-XXXX-1 tries to incite anger to the point of violence in visitors. SCP-XXXX-1 appears to have a subtle connection to all instances of SCP-XXXX-2. SCP-XXXX-1 has shown skills in the influence of suggestion on those infected with SCP-XXXX-2 (see incident report XXXX-1).

It is currently unknown how many people are infected with SCP-XXXX-2. As SCP-XXXX-1 shows no fear of physical pain or execution it can be assumed that the number is substantial.

Addendum A: SCP-XXXX-1 cannot use it's current bacteria to induce symptoms of other illnesses. Instead the host must become sick from other bacterial species in the environment. Thus it is recommended that all efforts are to be made to keep SCP-XXXX-1 "Healthy". Both to reduce the danger of extra transmission methods, as well as to avoid an unprepared switching of active hosts.

Incident Report XXXX-1: Dr.███████ was granted an interview with SCP-XXXX-1's original active host (Caucasian, male, age 63). After five minutes of general questioning to determine SCP-XXXX-1's psychological state, SCP-XXXX-1 started to laugh. SCP-XXXX-1 then asked Dr.███████ to approach it. She complied without hesitation and SCP-XXXX-1 began to tear at the neck of her suit with it's teeth. One of the guards stationed with Dr.███████ and SCP-XXXX-1 fired one shot into the head of SCP-XXXX-1, killing it.

Upon inspection of Dr.███████'s reinforced hazardous material suit, a minuscule hole was discovered in her breathing tube. Note: All staff and D-Class personnel are now to have their suits thoroughly inspected before entering SCP-XXXX-1's cell.

SCP-XXXX was later questioned by Dr. Rundell as to why it bothered attack Dr.███████. Dr.███████ (now SCP-XXXX-1) smiled and replied, "I had almost forgotten the touch of a woman".

No further interviews with SCP-XXXX-1 are to be granted.