Encephalitis — Worldwide/Unknown
The mystery deaths of hundreds of children in eastern Uttar Pradesh [UP, India] last year [2013] was likely caused by a bacterial infection that is transmitted through head lice, an expert group has concluded.
The group of 20-odd experts from India and abroad, which was set up on [19 Nov 2013], submitted its report to the state government last week [week of 24 Feb 2014]. The findings of the report, which are yet to be officially released, are likely to change the focus of identification,
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