Update on Tourette-like illness in Leroy

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Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder defined by involuntary motor and vocal tics.

Wednesday night, administrators said all 12 students have been diagnosed and are being treated. They are not releasing causes due to HIPAA laws. They said they found similarities among some cases but wouldn't elaborate.

"I can assure you these children have all been seen by professionals that have come up with answers and they are all being treated and they're actually doing pretty well," said Dr. Greg Young, with the NYS Department of Health. They have ruled out all environmental factors, infections and the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. NYS Health Department spokesman Jeff Hammond also says vaccines such as Gardasil were investigated as a cause and ruled out.

The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta has been consulted, and so has Columbia University, the Genesee County Health Department and the New York State Health Department. The CDC and Columbia University Medical School would not comment.

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A dozen girls from one high school have all been struck with a
mysterious neurological disorder. The Center for Disease Control
and state health officials have been brought in to investigate.

State health officials claim they have a diagnosis and that the
girls are receiving treatment, but they're not telling anyone what
it is.

They're not even telling the parents!

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