Listen "The Strange Case of Gloria Ramirez: The Woman Who Leaked Toxic Fumes"
Episode Synopsis
In February 1994, Gloria Ramirez was admitted to a hospital in Riverside, California, with late-stage cervical cancer. Unbeknownst to her attending doctors and nurses, she was a human toxicity bomb. After undergoing basic treatment and blood work, a strange odor emerged from the syringe puncture site, causing hospital staff to get sick rapidly. This outbreak affected 23 people, with some requiring weeks of hospitalization. For months, newspapers were captivated by the story of a woman who contaminated an entire hospital wing. Discover the bizarre medical case that left an indelible mark on history.
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