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Brazilian Rapper Hungria Discharged After ICU Stay for Suspected Methanol Exposure

The cause of his illness remains unconfirmed after forensics found no methanol in his drinks, with toxicology on his samples still pending.

Overview

  • Hospital DF Star said Hungria was released on Sunday following what it called excellent clinical evolution and will continue care at home.
  • The artist was hospitalized on Oct. 2 with headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and metabolic acidosis, prompting intensive monitoring.
  • He underwent hemodialysis as a preventive measure early in his admission, and the hospital suspended the procedure on Oct. 4 after improvement.
  • Clinicians also administered diluted ethanol to slow potential methanol metabolism during the four-day hospitalization, according to the latest briefing.
  • The Instituto de CriminalĂ­stica reported no methanol in the beverages he reportedly consumed, and the medical team says the investigation into the cause continues.