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Ex-nurse in Chiba Prefecture suspected of killing patient by mixing feces in IV

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A former nurse in Chiba Prefecture is suspected of killing a patient by contaminating his intravenous line with feces. The patient died from multiple organ failure caused by sepsis, according to police.

During investigation following the patient's death, authorities discovered a brown-colored foreign object in the victim's IV tube. This discovery prompted the suspicion that the contamination was deliberate, leading to the investigation of the ex-nurse.

The case represents a serious breach of patient safety and trust within the medical system. It remains under active investigation by police in Chiba Prefecture.

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