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Europe, North America's unsolved sleeping epidemic

Published 13 June 2026 ยท us

Synopsis During the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepiness and immobility. Many survivors later

Synopsis During the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepiness and immobility. Many survivors later developed Parkinson's-like symptoms. Despite overlapping with the flu, its exact cause remains unknown, baffling scientists for over a century. This enigmatic "sleeping sickness" epidemic continues to intrigue researchers.

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