Earlier it was reported that the man had died due to the bite of a poisonous spider. However, more detailed investigations showed that the man died of a disease caused by bacteria.
In southern Greece, in the Peloponnese, two people have died from the disease caused by the A-streptococcus bacteria, reports the Greek public broadcasting company ERT.
reported earlier, based on STT, that a 48-year-old man had died due to a poisonous spider bite. However, more detailed investigations showed that the man died of a disease caused by bacteria.
According to the Greek newspaper Star, the man’s health deteriorated rapidly, and he died despite the efforts of the doctors.
According to ERT, the deaths have raised concerns about the spread of the disease in the region. The Peloponnese is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece, even among Finns.
Corrected previous news: The man was thought to have died from a spider bite, but he died of a disease caused by streptococcus bacteria.