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A mysterious illness has struck residents of Oas town in Albay, health officials said. The illness, which is suspected to be hepatitis-A, already caused 21 people to fall ill, according to municipal health officer Dr. Marie Jane Revereza. She said blood samples from the patients have been sent to the National Epidemiological Center for analysis. The disease first struck 3 weeks ago, according to residents. It has now spread to 10 villages in Oas town. The symptoms include vomiting, stomach ache, and yellowish eyes and skin. An initial investigation by the health office hinted that the illness could be caused by dirty water being used by the villagers.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/12/14/10/mystery-illness-hits-albay-town
A mysterious illness has struck residents of Oas town in Albay, health officials said. The illness, which is suspected to be hepatitis-A, already caused 21 people to fall ill, according to municipal health officer Dr. Marie Jane Revereza. She said blood samples from the patients have been sent to the National Epidemiological Center for analysis. The disease first struck 3 weeks ago, according to residents. It has now spread to 10 villages in Oas town. The symptoms include vomiting, stomach ache, and yellowish eyes and skin. An initial investigation by the health office hinted that the illness could be caused by dirty water being used by the villagers.