flesh-eating bacteria: Flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in two days spreads faster than ever in Japan

flesh-eating bacteria: Flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in two days spreads faster than ever in Japan

A rare and deadly disease caused by a “flesh-eating” bacteria is spreading rapidly in Japan, particularly in Tokyo. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is an aggressive illness that can be fatal within 48 hours of infection. Tokyo alone reported 145 cases in the first half of 2024. The majority of cases are in adults over … Read more