Japan - 60s man dies of HUS by O145 in Gifu prefecture

[makoto]

15 Aug., Gifu prefecture announced

60s man dies of HUS by O145

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31 July,
stomachache, diarrhea

5 Aug.,
stomachache

6 Aug.,
hospitalized

10 Aug.,
O145 was confirmed from stools

and decreased renal function

13 Aug.,
he died

the infection route is unknown, his wife is healthy
he is cancer patient, physical condition deteriorated
not eat a meal at restaurant during 2, 3 months and not eat meat before hospitalized

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