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MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries
Ep. 2 | Tigers on the Ceiling
Oct 17, 2023
A small French town experiences a mysterious illness causing hallucinations, violence, and suicide. Dr. Gebai investigates the illness, connecting it to unusual occurrences like a foul smell and a dog's sudden death. Tensions rise as the town faces a potential public health crisis and rumors of poisoning and curses spread.
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- The outbreak of hallucinations, violence, and suicide in Pont St. Esprit was traced back to ergot poisoning from contaminated bread.
- Dr. Gabai's struggle to identify the cause of the illness in Pont St. Esprit underscores the importance of prompt medical intervention in public health crises.
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The Mysterious Illness Outbreak in Pans Saint-Esprit
In the village of Pans Saint-Esprit, a mysterious illness outbreak puzzles Dr. Gabai and the medical community. It all started with people exhibiting identical symptoms like upset stomachs, nausea, and chills. What was initially thought to be food poisoning turned into a baffling situation, with patients showing increasingly bizarre behaviors, such as hallucinations, extreme violence, and self-destructive actions.
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