Until 2003, at least 79 patients have been reported worldwide.

There have since been more than 50 cases reported in the medical literature worldwide.

The event was reported worldwide by both technology and mainstream media.

Only a few dozen affected individuals have been reported worldwide.

It has since been reported from a variety of locations worldwide.

Approximately 400 cases have been reported worldwide, with a survival rate of only two to three percent.

Though rare it has been reported from many locations worldwide.

This condition is rare; as of 20 April 2007, 200 to 300 cases have been reported worldwide.

Between 1998 and 2002, there were 1,228 pirate attacks reported worldwide.

It has also been reported in Norway and various other locations worldwide.