Alexander R W, Fedoruk M J
J Occup Med. 1986 Jan;28(1):42-5. doi: 10.1097/00043764-198601000-00011.
Epidemic psychogenic illness or mass hysteria occurred in a telephone operators' building following a pronouncement by an operator of toxic fume exposure. Two outbreaks occurred within two days, resulting in mass evacuation and closure of the building. Extensive environmental studies failed to identify a causative substance. Eighty-one employees were treated in emergency medical facilities for clinical and laboratory findings compatible with anxiety and hyperventilation. Characteristics of this work group were similar to those described in other epidemics, suggesting a pattern for susceptibility. Failure of early recognition and overreaction by supervisors and various outside groups and agencies contributed to escalation of the epidemic.
在一名话务员宣称暴露于有毒烟雾后，一座话务员大楼里发生了流行性心因性疾病或群体癔症。两天内出现了两次疫情爆发，导致大楼内人员大规模疏散并关闭。广泛的环境研究未能确定致病物质。81名员工因与焦虑和换气过度相符的临床和实验室检查结果，在紧急医疗设施接受了治疗。这个工作群体的特征与其他疫情中描述的类似，表明存在易感性模式。主管人员以及各种外部团体和机构未能及早识别并反应过度，导致疫情升级。
