Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader was poisoned, German hospital suggests
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:57 pm
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/worl ... 85821.html
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny was poisoned, the German hospital treating him has said.
The Charite hospital said the team of doctors treating him since he was admitted on Saturday found the presence of “cholinesterase inhibitors” in his system.
Cholinesterase inhibitors are a broad range of substances found in several drugs, but also pesticides and nerve agents. Common side effects include vomiting, muscle cramps, headache and hallucinations.
Doctors at Charite said at the moment the specific substance Mr Navalny was exposed to is not yet known.
“The patient is in an intensive care unit and is still in an induced coma. His health is serious but there is currently no acute danger to his life,” the hospital said in a statement.