Hospitals are usually seen as safe havens for patients to recover from various ailments, but what if there were supernatural germs roaming about? Germs that could not be seen by the naked eye and could cause harm beyond the normal remit of germs that we are used to dealing with on a daily basis? This scenario might seem far-fetched, but in the world of speculative fiction, it could happen.

The Inevitable Scientific Advancements

Scientific advancements have made huge strides in various fields, not excluding healthcare. There have been incredible improvements in healthcare, making treatment easier and more effective.

Yet with every development, the (speculative) danger of something going wrong has been raised. As humans delve deeper and more frequently into the supernatural, it is possible that supernatural germs could evolve and present a new, unique challenge for doctors.

Supernatural Ghoul Germs

The first type of supernatural germs that could invade the hospital is the infamous ‘ghoul germs.’ These could originate from ghouls – supernatural creatures in occult folklore that are generally depicted as a demonic human-corpse hybrid.

Ghouls are known to consume the flesh of the dead, and the germs that come from them would most likely be highly infectious. With these germs constantly growing, it would be almost impossible for hospital staff to contain such a massive outburst, which could be fatal for both patients and staff in the hospital.

The Vampire Germs

The second type of supernatural germ that could infest the hospital is the ‘vampire germ.’ These could originate from vampires – an immortal being that is created by a venomous bite from the undead.

Vampires could be the hardest supernatural creature to contain as they could regenerate through their blood. It would be extremely challenging for doctors to combat this without being seduced and thus bitten by the vampires themselves.

Poltergeist Germs

Lastly, there’s the ‘poltergeist germ’ – a supernatural type of germ that could originate from the possessed corpse of someone who has been possessed by a poltergeist.

Poltergeists are ghostly beings that are highly prevalent in the horror genre of fiction, and they have a reputation for being tumultuous and inoperable. They could possess someone in the hospital, thereby becoming a supernatural force to be reckoned with. The poltergeist germs would be as uncontrollable as their poltergeist host.

The Common Challenge

Although the types of supernatural germs might differ, they share a common denominator: the level of difficulty in conquering them.

In essence, it would be like attempting to protect people from a supernatural threat that is almost impossible to understand and detect. This could be deadly for people that are already ill and more susceptible to catching new germs.

How to Protect the Hospital?

Despite the daunting nature of fighting these supernatural germs, there are several precautions that hospitals could put in place to prevent such an invasion.

Hospitals could limit visitors and staff who have been outside the country for a particular amount of time and mandate strict screening protocols for everyone who enters the hospital. They could provide personal protective equipment like face masks, gloves, and other safety measures in and outside the hospital.

In addition, hospitals could invest in advanced air filtration and ventilator systems that could filter out even the smallest and the deadliest germs.

Conclusion

Supernatural germs could pose a significant threat to hospitals and ultimately the general population.

As science attempts to bridge the gap between the natural and supernatural worlds, the possibility of supernatural germs invading a hospital is not entirely impossible. It is essential for hospitals and the healthcare industry to prepare in advance by investing in technology that can detect, contain, and prevent the spread of these infectious and supernatural germs.