Kazakhstan villagers are abruptly falling into deep sleeps and no one knows why

Over the past year and a half, about a quarter of the population of a northern Kazakhstan village has sporadically stopped what they’re doing and suddenly fallen into a deep sleep. And no one can explain why.

Dubbed a “sleeping sickness” by scientists, the episodes are marked by an instantaneous deep slumber that lasts days on end. Those afflicted wake up feeling confused and dizzy — most don’t recall their time asleep, but some report frightening hallucinations.

“To bring them into full consciousness is practically impossible on the first day,” explained professor Leonid Rikhvanov, who is investigating the disease, to Newsweek.

While college students during finals week may also experience similar symptoms, the sleeping sickness in Kalachi can’t be explained away by late-night study sessions. In fact, it can’t be explained away by anything.

Scientists and doctors have flown into Kalachi to determine the root of the illness, but after conducting several tests ranging from environmental toxicity to patient data, results have been unsubstantial. Bacterial and viral tests have come up negative, knocking out the possibility… see more

source: mashable

Tags: Fall sleeping, health, Kazakhstan villages, World

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