Alleged dioxin poisoning
The campaign was often bitter, controversial, and violent, with accusations of "dirty tricks" from both sides. Yushchenko became seriously ill in early September 2004. He was flown to Vienna 's Rudolfinerhaus clinic for treatment and diagnosed with " acute pancreatitis, accompanied by interstitial edematous changes", said to be due to "a serious viral infection and chemical substances which are not normally found in food products", which Yushchenko claimed to be the work of agents of the government. After the illness, his face became heavily disfigured, bloated, and pockmarked.
But now specialists say that Yushchenko’s face will become normal in 2-3 months of treatment. But criminal investigation is in a hole now because nobody knows where Yushchenko have been poisoned.
