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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's deadly infection was triggered by a probiotic supplement

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A man in his 70s in Japan died after contracting a blood infection from the bacteria in his probiotic that he'd been taking.

Probiotic-related bacteremia is a known risk of taking probiotics, but it is rare and is seen most often in older adults with multiple medical conditions.

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