What is STSS? "Flesh-eating" bacteria's disease cases surge in Japan

By Newsweek | Jun 17, 2024 at 01:09 PM EST

A deadly bacterial infection, Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, has surged in Japan with 977 cases reported in 2024, leading to 77 deaths. Experts are puzzled by the sudden increase, suggesting a potential link to changes in the immune system due to the pandemic.

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