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A 5-year-old's stomachache was the first sign of rare, deadly disease - USA Today

Published by USA Today By Jeanine Santucci · 31 July 2026 at 13:06
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A 5-year-old's stomachache was the first sign of rare, deadly disease - USA Today
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Justin Vu's symptoms started with a stomachache, but rapidly turned into a critical situation, his parents told news outlets after his death.

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