Mystery of Unknown Disease Outbreak at Innambu Police Station... 1 Dead, Over 300 Hospitalized

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] In southern India, residents suddenly experienced seizures or lost consciousness due to an unidentified disease, resulting in one death and over 300 hospitalizations, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation.

According to the Times of India on the 7th, more than 300 residents in the Eluru area of Andhra Pradesh in southern India recently reported abnormal symptoms. They suddenly lost consciousness, foamed at the mouth, and exhibited symptoms such as full-body tremors, chills, vomiting, and headaches.

These symptoms began on the 5th when 45 residents from four villages in the Eluru area showed unusual signs. Since then, the number of hospitalized patients at local hospitals has increased to 300. Local media reported that among them were 46 children and 70 women. One patient receiving treatment there has died.

The problem is that local medical authorities have yet to identify the cause. All patients tested negative for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Blood tests also did not reveal any notable infectious diseases. Authorities are considering various causes, including chemical poisoning through the air and consumption of spoiled milk, ruling out water or food contamination.

Authorities expect that a more precise cause of the symptoms can be determined once detailed investigation results of cerebrospinal fluid collected from patients and food and water samples gathered locally are available.

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