Residents living in Santa Tomas, close to Waspan, in the south of Nicaragua, are said to be suffering from grisi siknis (translated into English as 'crazy sickness').
Grisi siknis is a culture-bound syndrome that most often affects communities in Central America.
The contagious syndrome often exhibits symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, dizziness, irrational anger and fear, as well as periods of 'rapid frenzy'.
People suffering with grisi siknis also have visions of spirits and demons.
Terrifyingly, each time a person is 'possessed', they name the next victim of the disease.
One woman who lives in the community, known as Marisella, has attempted to help her neighbours by creating homemade remedies to 'cure' the syndrome.
She creates medicines, which are poured across the back of the affected villager in the hope that it will ward off the evil spirits.
After investigating the disease further, Marisella said she believes that she has found the cause - a small voodoo doll.
Speaking to Central America media, she said: "A doll with black ribbon and a cross marked on its face [has been found in a street].
Hmmmmm wonder shall never end
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