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Mystery disease hits Philadelphia area crowds
Health officials investigate a pneumonia like illness linked to the Legion convention drawing fear and cancellations across Philadelphia suburbs. Hotels report lost business while 25 of an estimated 10 000 attendees die and 140 are hospitalized. Researchers rule out common pathogens and explore a toxin as a possible cause.
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