An unidentified child who was found dead in a suitcase last month in southern Indiana died from electrolyte imbalance, officials said Friday
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The autopsy of the boy, believed to be about 5 years old, shows that the electrolyte imbalance was likely caused by viral gastroenteritis, the Indiana State Police said in a news release. The condition is otherwise known as vomiting and diarrhea, which can eventually lead to dehydration, according to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The boy's blood toxicology was negative, the news release said.
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