Lito is fighting for his life. His drama is uniting Brazil
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts – Lito Sousa has achieved the rare feat in recent weeks of uniting a polarized country around a cause – although for a sad reason. Known on the internet for his technical content about aviation, the 59-year-old influencer has for months been experiencing a medical condition involving loss of coordination.
Lito Sousa, a 59-year-old Brazilian aviation influencer, has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare and degenerative neurological condition. His YouTube channel, "Aviões e músicas", has 3.7 million subscribers and has helped many people overcome their fear of flying. Lito has appealed to research institutions, including the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for experimental treatments.
The Broad Institute, which is managed by Harvard and MIT, has a laboratory dedicated to prion diseases, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob, and is conducting clinical trials for a potential treatment. Lito's family has been in contact with the institute, but it is unclear if he will be eligible for the treatment.
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