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“Even though cases appear similar, it isn’t clear if these cases have a common cause or if they are different diseases with similar presentations,” Dr. Ileana Arias, senior scientific advisor and acting deputy director for non-infectious diseases at the CDC said in a phone briefing on Friday. “The state departments of health are investigating the possible cause of the illness by testing patient specimens and e-cigarette products as well.
And though it appears as if this condition has emerged all of a sudden, Dr. Brian King of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health noted that “it’s possible that the reported cases could have been occurring before this investigation was even initiated” but health officials across various states did not necessarily connect the dots between the cases. Now, states where the illness has been reported will lead the investigations, sharing information with federal health officials.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the FDA will analyze samples of various e-cigarette and vaping products containing nicotine and THC to help identify any chemicals or substances that may have contributed to the widespread pulmonary illnesses. According to Mitch Zeller of the FDA, the testing “won’t necessarily answer any questions about causality, but it’s a starting point and an important piece of the puzzle.
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