'Nobody knows': Experts baffled by mystery illness in India - AP News

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Sounds like it's environmental but not a lot is known yet.


By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Health officials and experts are still baffled by a mysterious illness that has left over 500 people hospitalized and one person dead in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

The illness was first detected Saturday evening in Eluru, an ancient city famous for its hand-woven products. People started convulsing without any warning, said Geeta Prasadini, the director of public health.

Since then, symptoms ranging from nausea and anxiety to loss of consciousness have been reported in 546 patients admitted to hospitals. Many have recovered and returned home, while 148 are still being treated, said Dasari Nagarjuna, a government spokesperson.

Teams of experts have arrived at the city from India’s top scientific institutes. Different theories have been suggested and are being tested. The most recent hypothesis is contamination of food by pesticides.

“But nobody knows,” Prasadini admitted.

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What is confounding experts is that there doesn’t seem to be any common link among the hundreds of people who have fallen sick. All of the patients have tested negative for COVID-19 and other viral diseases such as dengue, chikungunya or herpes. They aren’t related to each other. They don’t all live in the same area. They’re from different age groups, including about 70 children, but very few are elderly.

More: https://apnews.com/article/india-mystery-illness-baffles-experts-f607e38af215896bca5276ded25bf893

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2. Over 500 patients admitted in Eluru GGH with epilepsy

The number of patients affected with the mysterious illness in Eluru town was raising by every hour, and over 500 cases were reported by Tuesday afternoon.

According to the officials 525 patients were admitted with epilepsy, dizziness and vomiting-like symptoms in the last four days (since December 5). The victims include child, women and the aged.

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“Of the total, 73 were aged one to twelve years, 288 patients were between 12 to 35 years and 169 were above 35 years. The recovery percentage is good,” Mr. Shukla said.

Meanwhile, the mysterious disease was spreading to other colonies in Eluru town and the neighbouring villages, the locals said.

“On the first three days, cases were reported from Dakshina Veedhi, Arundathi Peta, Ashok Nagar, Toorpu Veedhi, Kothapeta and other areas. But on Tuesday, a few cases were reported from Denduluru village,” said Lakshman, who shifted a patient to GGH.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/over-500-patients-admitted-in-eluru-ggh-with-epilepsy/article33278294.ece

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