Unexplained multi-sensory neuropathy syndrome in young Tanzanian adults.
Enica R MassaweNdeserua MoshiJunkun RenCatherine C RiekeAlbert K MagoheAbigail M FellowsEnat A AregaChristopher E NiemczakBrian P JacksonMargaret R KaragasJay C Buckey
Published in: Journal of global health reports (2021)
Toenail manganese, cobalt, and tin levels were higher in those with the syndrome. These metals are potential neurotoxins suggesting a possible environmental origin for this unique and debilitating syndrome.