N.B. health officials suggest mysterious brain illness may not exist

Published 2021-10-27
After months of silence, New Brunswick health officials say a mysterious brain illness that has affected 48 people, nine of whom died, may not exist. They point to autopsies that reveal the cause of eight of the nine deaths were misdiagnosed, but others say it’s too soon to come to any firm conclusion about the illness.

-

Subscribe for more videos from The Fifth Estate: bit.ly/25W8cpn

Connect with The Fifth Estate online:

Website : bit.ly/1d0FBxq
Facebook : bit.ly/1UO9B8S
Twitter : bit.ly/237VM8P
Instagram : bit.ly/25W8SLs

About The Fifth Estate: For four decades The Fifth Estate has been Canada's premier investigative documentary program. Hosts Bob McKeown, Gillian Findlay and Mark Kelley continue a tradition of provocative and fearless journalism. The Fifth Estate brings in-depth investigations that matter to Canadians — delivering a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters and ordinary people whose lives were touched by triumph or tragedy.