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What was the cause of an epidemic of 355 cases (46% fatal) between March and June 2010 in Zamfara State, Nigeria?

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What was the cause of an epidemic of 355 cases (46% fatal) between March and June 2010 in Zamfara State, Nigeria?
posted Jun 22, 2022 by Mohammad

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Lead poisoning
They were digging for gold at the times of their deaths, in an area where lead is prevalent. The World Health Organisation and Médecins Sans Frontières assisted with the epidemic.

answer Jun 23, 2022 by Mridul
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