An outbreak of acute neurological disease of unknown origin occurred in Cacuaco municipality,
Luanda Province, Angola from October to December 2007. The first cases occurred on 2 October
and were officially reported on 24 October. Symptoms included tiredness, blurred vision,
dizziness, weakness and difficulties in speaking and walking.
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..results showed that 4 out of 6 table salt samples contained at least 80% of sodium bromide. Two other food items that were in contact with this salt were also found positive for
bromide.