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Dec 2024
29m 30s

Medical Mysteries - "A Change in Fortune...

Ballen Studios
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This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries. On a hot September day in 1986, a family in Goiania, Brazil, suddenly begin feeling sick after a celebration. The symptoms are horrific: vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding. But one family member suspects something far worse. Her hunch soon leads to a devastating discovery. Listen Now: Wondery.fm ... Show More
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