48 individuals were identified in the cluster of cases, nine of whom have died
“While I am not going to predetermine the outcome of the clinical investigation, I do think we are getting closer to a determination,” the minister said. “I also believe Public Health has significant reason to question the validity of an unknown neurological illness.”
The findings released by Shephard follow a report this month by neuropathologist Dr. Gerard Jansen of the University of Ottawa, who examined eight deaths in the province initially linked to the mystery syndrome and concluded they were all due to known diseases. Shephard wouldn’t say the individuals were initially misdiagnosed, saying she doesn’t want to predetermine the outcome of a study by an oversight committee of six neurologists who are to report early next year.
Shephard said some of those gaps were within the province, while others were in efforts to get information from federal health officials. She said it took seven months before provincial officials were given the autopsy results on eight of the people who died.Article content
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