The recorded cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome hit a peak of 941 in Japan in 2023, with numbers steadily increasing and 378 new cases reported as of February 25.
The infection resurfaced in Japan after pandemic restrictions eased. STSS can lead to tissue necrosis of the muscles, affecting severe cases, with a particularly high mortality rate in those over 30 years old.
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