Alarm in Japan for “skin eating disease” – Case Record

Record of cases of a dangerous bacterial of streptococci toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has been recorded in , which has triggered an alarm to the health authorities of the country. A is an infection of the neck common to children. But a more severe form of bacteria can lead to complications such as streptococci toxic shock syndrome (STSS). Last year 941 confirmed STSS cases were recorded, according to Japan Times. This year this figure is expected to be well exceeded. Already in the first two months of 2024 some 378 cases of STSS syndrome were detected in the country, with scientists unable to explain the rapid increase in cases. The mysterious disease and how it is transmitted – The role of asymptomatic Streptococcus infections A is transmitted through close contact with an infected person, can also be transmitted through cough, sneeze and wounds, explains the U.S. Center for Disease Control (NHS). Some people even have bacteria in their bodies but are asymptomatic and can still transmit them to infect others. Streptococcus A is a common type of bacteria, living in the neck and skin, usually treated easily, but some infections are more severe, according to the US Center for Disease Control In some cases streptococci infections A is so severe that they develop into streptococci toxic shock syndrome, accompanied by fever, chills, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. In the most serious cases streptococci toxic shock syndrome (STSS) rapidly develops into sepsis, organ failure and even necrosis for this and is known as “a flesh-eating disease”. The STSS mortality rate is 30% , according to the Guardian. How to stop spread In order to reduce the possibility of getting stuck or spreading the infection, experts recommend: avoid close contact with infected individuals, frequent hand washing, use of tissue immediately after coughing or sneeze. Why is he up in Japan? According to some experts, the rapid increase in cases in Japan is linked to the lifting of restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 was downgraded to the same gravity category as seasonal flu in May 2023, which led the once-aware population to become more relaxed, Ken Kikuchi, professor of infectious diseases at Tokyo Women’s Medical University, told Guardian. Information From