Deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection spreading rapidly in Japan

A deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), with a high fatality rate of 30%, is rapidly spreading in Japan. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases disclosed 941 confirmed cases in 2023, and the surge continues in 2024. Medical experts advise maintaining hygiene practices to prevent its spread.

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