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Rise in severe streptococcal infections in Japan, emphasizing prevention

The Independent — March 27, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC

Summary: Japanese health authorities have reported a significant rise in severe streptococcal infections, with 474 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) in Tokyo alone, a threefold increase from the previous year. Cases of streptococcus throat infections have quadrupled nationwide in the past five years. STSS, caused by strep A bacteria, has seen a record high of 894 cases in 2019. Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread.

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