STSS in Japan has surged to over 1,000 cases this year, causing concern among health professionals about the fatal bacterial infection spreading within the country and potentially beyond.
STSS, a severe and rapid-onset disease caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, can lead to toxic shock and organ failure, with a mortality rate of up to 30% even with treatment, as stated by the CDC.
Health experts are puzzled by the sudden rise in STSS cases in Japan, with uncertainties about the source of the bacteria for almost half of the affected individuals, highlighting the need for further research.
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