Japan - tuberculosis mass infection in Fumoto prison, 73 persons infected

[makoto]

31 May., publicly announced

67 prisoners and 6 prison staffs infected with TB

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67 prisoners and 6 prison staffs(2 men/4 women) infected with TB
from 20s to 70s
They are not serious conditions
only 3 prisoners(sixties) developed the disease

5 Apr.,
a prisoner in her thirties
The doctor diagnosed her illness as tuberculosis

public health center investigated the infection route
it found 72 persons from 501 persons

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