Viability of a vampire-like creature which emits a pathogen

Assume that a person gets infected by a pathogen and then goes into stasis, emerging several hundred years later transformed into a vampire. Now this vampire can meditate and release a pathogen that spreads independently once released. It has 1 billionth of a chance to release toxic mutagens, which turn the host into a vampire.

Some considerations:

1. The vampire can go into a 'Blood Rage' which temporarily boosts the vampire's combat abilities.

2. While the pathogen spreads independently of the vampire, the vampire can use it to call down destruction upon its enemies.

3. The vampire isn't affected by garlic or sunlight. It is strictly nocturnal though, and can be killed by a stake through the heart (like most creatures).

4. The vampire can heal itself only when not under attack during blood rage by feeding at an increased rate.

5. The pathogen first makes the victim pale then boosts the host's physique, and after alterations to the mandible and hormone production the host becomes a slave to the vampire in the sense that they become violent and resist any movement against the vampire.

6. The vampire has the ability to temporarily transform into a massive winged creature, much like a bat, which enables it to fly to nearby countries.

7. The vampire's bite does not cause the bitten to become a vampire.

8. The vampire has human features except for pointed ears, fangs, increased muscle mass, superhuman speed and claws.

9. The amount of blood needed to sustain the vampire is not to be considered.

The question is: what are the biological features and mechanisms of real-world pathogens that might cause the pathogen and vampire to act this way?

Please use biological references

posted almost 8 years ago

Phantomis‭

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