Students suffering from 'Mass Phobia' in Howrah
Howrah, Aug 23 (UNI) About 22 students of a girls school were today admitted to the Udainarayanpur Hospital here, after they complained of severe headache and stomach ache.
Official sources said medical authorities at the hospital termed the disease as ''Mass Phobia''.
A medical team from the district headquarters was also rushed to the Khila Girls High School under Udainarayanpur police station area, the sources added.
Earlier, 55 students suffering from the same ailment had to be admitted to the hospital.
A medical team sent to enquire about the incident had recommended thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the school premises, the sources added.
UNI
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Story first published: Thursday, August 23, 2007, 15:36 [IST]