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One died and another 315 were hospitalized
The cause of the unknown disease, which caused panic among residents of the Indian city of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh state, may be the increased content of heavy metals in drinking water and milk in the region, reports TASS . The agency cited a statement from the office of Chief Minister of State Jagan Mohan Reddy.
NEW INFECTION: A mysterious illness has brought more than 300 people to the hospital, some have died
Elevated levels of lead, nickel, and pesticides were found in patients with the unknown disease. The data obtained is still preliminary and is subject to further verification by the Indian Medical Research Institute.
A resident of the town of Eluru died of an unknown illness, and another 315 of his fellow citizens were hospitalized with the same symptoms a few days ago.
Seizures, dizziness, headache, and signs of epilepsy were noted. Patients began admission to the hospital on Saturday and by Sunday their number had reached 315. Among those hospitalized there were 46 children and 70 women. His tests for infection with the new coronavirus were negative.
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