Rare flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in 48 hours spreads in Japan: All you need to knowStreptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is an aggressive illness that can be fatal within 48 hours of infection. (Image: CDC)A rare 'flesh-eating bacteria' that can kill people within 48 hours is spreading in Japan after the country relaxed Covid-era restrictions, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. Within 48 hours of infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), an acute disease, can be fatal. “Most of the deaths happen within 48 hours,” said Ken Kikuchi, a professor in infectious diseases at Tokyo Women’s Medical University. Bloomberg reports that streptococcal toxic shock syndrome outbreaks have recently occurred in a number of other nations in addition to Japan.

Source: dna June 16, 2024 09:36 UTC