SCP-049, also known as the "Plague Doctor," is a Euclid-class SCP object that appears as a humanoid figure dressed in a traditional plague doctor's outfit. SCP-049 possesses the ability to reanimate deceased organic matter, including humans, and is highly contagious.

SCP-049's method of contagion is not well understood, but it is believed to spread through physical contact or close proximity to infected individuals. Once infected, victims will begin to exhibit symptoms of the bubonic plague, including fever, vomiting, and respiratory distress. Eventually, the victim will expire and be reanimated by SCP-049.

SCP-049's motives and origins are unclear, but it appears to view its actions as a means of "curing" individuals from the illness it perceives to be afflicting them. SCP-049 has been known to express frustration and even aggression towards individuals who do not share its views.

Containment of SCP-049 requires specialized quarantine protocols to prevent the spread of its contagion. Any individuals suspected of infection must be immediately isolated and treated with a combination of antibiotics and antiviral agents.

SCP-049's anomalous properties have been the subject of extensive study, with researchers seeking to better understand its methods of contagion and reanimation. The development of a vaccine or cure for SCP-049's contagion could have significant implications for the treatment of infectious diseases.

However, due to the highly dangerous and contagious nature of SCP-049, all research must be conducted under strict quarantine conditions and with extensive protective measures in place. Interaction with SCP-049 should be avoided whenever possible, and any contact should be made only by personnel trained in handling highly infectious agents.

SCP-049 is a highly anomalous entity with several unique abilities that make it a significant threat to the safety and well-being of personnel and civilians. One of SCP-049's most notable abilities is its capacity to reanimate deceased organic matter, including humans. Once reanimated, these entities will exhibit behavior similar to that of a zombie, acting with a single-minded focus on infecting others and spreading SCP-049's contagion.

In addition to its ability to reanimate the dead, SCP-049 is also capable of transmitting its contagion to living individuals through physical contact or close proximity. The contagion is highly contagious, and infected individuals will exhibit symptoms of the bubonic plague, including fever, vomiting, and respiratory distress. Eventually, the victim will expire and be reanimated by SCP-049, continuing the cycle of infection.

SCP-049's ability to transmit its contagion is not yet fully understood, but researchers believe it is related to the entity's physical touch. SCP-049's touch is highly infectious, and even a brief encounter can be enough to transmit the contagion to an individual. Once infected, victims will rapidly deteriorate and become aggressive, attacking uninfected individuals and further spreading the contagion.

In addition to its infectious abilities, SCP-049 is also highly skilled in combat and possesses formidable physical strength. It is capable of overpowering and subduing even highly trained security personnel, making it a significant threat to containment efforts.

Containment of SCP-049 requires specialized quarantine protocols to prevent the spread of its contagion. Any individuals suspected of infection must be immediately isolated and treated with a combination of antibiotics and antiviral agents. Interaction with SCP-049 should be avoided whenever possible, and any contact should be made only by personnel trained in handling highly infectious agents.

Overall, SCP-049's abilities make it a highly dangerous and challenging entity to contain and study. Extensive precautions must be taken to prevent the spread of its contagion and protect personnel from infection. Researchers continue to study SCP-049's abilities in the hopes of developing effective countermeasures to its contagion and combat capabilities.