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Susser Syndrome Update

Since March of 2002, a number of Epiville residents have been complaining of various neurological symptoms including dizziness, double-vision, fainting spells, and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms, while non- specific, are indicative of the rare neurological disorder Susser Syndrome. Diagnosis of Susser Syndrome is based on a combination of these neurological symptoms and the results of a blood test. In some very advanced cases, changes in brain tissue might appear on CT scan. Susser Syndrome is not fatal; however, the resultant disability is so severe that every individual who is afflicted is brought to the local academic hospital for treatment - no case goes undetected. A hospital administrator believes that prior to March, only a handful of Susser Syndrome cases had ever been diagnosed at the hospital.

For the past couple months, the local news station has been running nightly broadcasts identifying affected individuals.