Is there a cure?
- There is no cure. It lasts until you die.
Symptoms
- Laughing for no reason
- Head jerks, aim twitches
- Sick icon is showing
How you catch it
Eating human meat, cooked or raw.
How to avoid it
- Don't eat human meat, cooked or not.
On Is Dead
On Chernarus, smoking a joint also makes you laugh and cough for a little while. That wears off on its own.
Questions
Can you cure kuru in DayZ?
There is no cure. It lasts until you die.
What causes kuru in DayZ?
Eating human meat, cooked or raw. When it starts: about half an hour after eating human meat. Cooking doesn't help.
What are the symptoms of kuru in DayZ?
Main signs: laughing for no reason; head jerks, aim twitches.