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Japan - tuberculosis mass infection in Akita prison, 37 persons infected

makoto

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8 Jun., publicly announced

33 prisoners and 4 prison staffs infected with TB

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33 prisoners and 4 prison staffs infected with TB
They are not serious conditions
only 2 prisoners(forties, sixties) are in hospital

from Feb
a prisoner in his sixties, he has a cough

in Apr, he has a fever

15 Apr
he fought for breath
the doctor diagnosed tuberculosis

public health center investigated the infection route
it found 36 persons from 77 persons

info
1st case mass infection in Akita prison

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