The first-ever case of Havana syndrome has been reported in India by a CIA officer during his New Delhi visit.
A CIA officer, during his visit to New Delhi, reported symptoms similar to the Havana syndrome earlier this month. After running a few tests, the first case of the mysterious illness was reported in India, creating fear about another possible pandemic in the country.
Media reports state that the CIA officer who reported symptoms of Havana syndrome was given immediate medical attention during his stay in India. The officer was a part of the team of delegates assisting CIA director William Burns during his India visit.
The first case of Havana syndrome got reported in India several weeks after US Vice President Kamala Harris delayed her visit to Vietnam after several US officials experienced symptoms linked with this mystery disease just a few days before her trip.
The Havana syndrome was first reported in late 2016 in Cuba, where several US diplomats and spies were affected by their neurological illness. During their visit to Havana, Cuba’s capital, these diplomats reported feeling ill and having odd physical sensations. They were later diagnosed with Havana syndrome.
Havana syndrome: Symptoms and causes
Even though it has been five years since the mystery illness surfaces, researchers and doctors are not able to put their finger on the exact cause of the syndrome. There are several theories attaches to it, but the most common causes being assumed are psychological problems or a sonic weapon.
Microwave radiation has also been backed as a cause of the Havana syndrome, while one section of researchers has completely dismissed the existence of the illness. These researchers have stated that these are just stress-induced symptoms, and the US diplomats in Cuba experienced this disease because of their high-pressure environment.
Some of the symptoms which have been reported by those seemingly affected by the Havana syndrome are nausea, severe headaches, fatigue, dizziness, sleep problems, and hearing loss. Though studies are being conducted, not much is knows about this disease as of now.
According to reports, around 200 US officials and their family members have experienced these sensations associated with the Havana syndrome since 2016, some even reporting nausea and fatigue for months after the Cuba visit.
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