It has come to be known as one of the classic cases of a mass psychogenic illness.

In 1994, when an unconscious woman was brought into the emergency room, a nurse drew blood,

releasing fumes that knocked out nearly everyone present.

What was it about this woman's biochemistry that made the mere presence of her blood

toxic to everyone around?

Or was there some other explanation?

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