Proposed a new explanation of the death of Alexander the great

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Предложено новое объяснение смерти Александра МакедонскогоAccording to researchers, the cause of death was Guillain-Barre syndrome.

The death of Alexander the great in 323 year came after 10 days of fever. At the moment scientists have proposed several explanations for his death: malaria, West Nile fever or poisoning with poisonous hellebore or drug on the basis of white hellebore. However, none of these versions has not been proven, and researchers differently interpret historical documents.

Now, Hall suggested another version, according to which the death occurred as a result of Guillain-Barre syndrome, an acute autoimmune inflammatory polyneuropathy (multiple disorders of the peripheral nerves). In the majority of patients recorded signs of infection of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract.

A scientist drew attention to this disease, because the body of Alexander the great did not show signs of decay for six days after the death. In addition, the disease does not exclude other factors such as fever, abdominal pain and progressive paralysis. She believes that the illness began with an infection by Campylobacter pylori, which is typical for GBS and is known for its wide spread at that time.

Hall also notes that early diagnosis of death was based on the presence or absence of breathing, but no pulse. Given the paralysis and reduced oxygen demand, it seems likely that his breath might become almost invisible. Hence, she concludes that the General was considered dead before their time. According to the researcher, the death of Alexander the great came six days later than previously thought.

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