"Rapid Spread of Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection Puzzles Japan's Health Officials"
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A deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is rapidly spreading in Japan, with a high fatality rate of 30%. The infection, primarily caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, has seen a sudden increase in cases, with 378 reported in the first two months of 2024. Medical experts advise maintaining good hygiene practices and proper wound care to prevent its spread, while some officials attribute the rise in cases to the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.
Topics:health#antibiotic-treatment#flesh-eating-bacterial-infection#health#hygiene#japan#streptococcal-toxic-shock-syndrome
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