Hazmat Zombie

The Hazmat Zombie is a type of infected that possesses average speed, and deals medium damage to the player. The danger in encountering the zombie, however, is not in its speed or attack. Upon killing it, toxic liquid immediately spills out of the infected hazmat's suit, which can be very dangerous to the player.

The toxic liquid causes the player to contract illness upon contact, which is harmful to survivors and leads to death, in most cases. The toxic liquid will eventually disappear over time.

Guide
If you are able to kill the zombie in melee combat, do not walk over the green pool it leaves behind.

The way to deal with this infected type is to run away from its corpse after defeating it, outrun it, or use firearms to take it out from a distance if absolutely necessary. The first option is the best and easiest option if you face it alone, because the split-second that it takes for the zombie to fall and leak the poison is enough for the player to evade the spillage.

An uncommon variant of the hazmat zombie is a far more lethal encounter, and can serve as an enemy boss especially to survivors who are ill-equipped. Unless the player has firearms in his possession, seeking shelter is definitely the best option. The Specialist Hazmat Zombie leaves puddles of the same liquid as it pursues the player, and leaves a devastatingly large toxic spill upon being killed.

Appearance
The hazmat zombie can be easily identified by its bright yellow hazmat suit, including a silver visor. They are seen wearing protective grey boots and gloves with a bluish hue. Blood can be seen dripping out through what is likely a hole in the suit. Specialist hazmat zombies wear distinctive red-orange hazmat suits with the same silver visor, leaving green puddles as they prowl.

Trivia

 * This toxic liquid can put an end to most survival playthroughs, as it is only cured through either maintaining the warmth, hunger and thirst bars over 75% for a short time, or through rare medical consumables such as tetracycline.
 * Ironically enough, these zombies are the only known enemies to produce toxic spills, presumably coming from inside the suits which are, as the name suggests, meant to protect against hazardous material.
 * Though unconfirmed, they have a higher chance of dropping loot, tricking new players into stepping into the puddle to retrieve the item(s).
 * Any food items that drop from the zombie can be picked up after the puddle is dissolved, and is somehow safe to eat.
 * This is probably an overlook, as well as the fact that poisoned consumables do not exist in game.


 * The Hazmat zombie somewhat resembles the Gas Tank in Dying Light.