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Flesh-eating bacteria spreading in Japan, can kill in 2 days

Mint — June 16, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC

Summary: The spread of 'flesh-eating bacteria' in Japan has surged post-Covid, with 977 cases of STSS reported by June 2, higher than the 941 cases in all of last year. This rare disease can lead to death within 48 hours. Individuals over 50 are at higher risk. Cases could reach 2,500 this year with a 30% mortality rate. Maintaining hand hygiene and treating wounds are crucial preventive measures.

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    Deadly STSS outbreak in Japan surpasses 1,000 cases in 2024 (Tokyo Weekender)
    109d 2h
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  2. [3.0]
    DOH: STSS not a public health concern currently (GMA News Online)
    112d 20h
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  3. [4.4]
    Surge of deadly 'flesh-eating bacteria' cases in Japan (ScienceAlert)
    115d 5h
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  4. [3.9]
    STrep A surge in Japan raises STSS concerns for travelers (The Conversation Indonesia)
    116d 1h
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  5. [4.0]
    Deadly 'flesh-eating bacterial' disease spreading in Japan (ABP Live)
    117d 19h
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  6. [3.0]
    Hong Kong residents warned of 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Japan (South China Morning Post)
    117d 21h
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  7. [2.5]
    US woman treated for deadly flesh-eating infection in Japan (New York Post )
    119d 10h
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  8. [3.2]
    Record rise in deadly bacterial infection in Japan, STSS cases (Fodor's Travel)
    119d 13h
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  9. [3.5]
    Rise in deadly flesh-eating bacteria infections in Japan (Hindustan Times)
    119d 20h
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  10. [3.7]
    STSS is a deadly bacterial infection requiring surgery (Business Insider)
    120d 16h
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  11. [3.1]
    Japan faces surge in deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria cases (The Express Tribune)
    120d 22h
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  12. [3.5]
    Flesh-eating bacteria outbreak in Japan: 977 cases, 77 deaths (Health shots)
    121d 12h
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  13. [3.7]
    Record high 'flesh-eating bacteria' cases in Japan, 30% mortality (India Today)
    121d 18h
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  14. [1.9]
    Japan sees spike in deaths from Strep A infection (Daily Mail)
    121d 20h
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  15. [4.0]
    Japan reports over 1,000 cases of flesh-eating bacterial infections (The Straits Times)
    121d 22h
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  16. [3.2]
    Japan faces deadly STSS outbreak, 977 cases, 30% mortality rate (CNBCTV18)
    122d 16h
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  17. [4.5]
    Surge in deadly flesh-eating bacteria cases in Japan (Business Standard)
    122d 19h
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  18. [3.8]
    Flesh-eating bacteria spreading rapidly in Japan, high mortality rate (Express)
    122d 19h
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  19. [4.6]
    Record spike in deadly bacterial infection in Japan, experts puzzled (CNN)
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  20. [4.6]
    Japan sees surge in fatal flesh-eating bacteria infections (TheHealthSite)
    123d 2h
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  21. [2.2]
    Hongkongers warned of 'flesh-eating' bacteria risk in Japan (South China Morning Post)
    123d 19h
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  22. [3.9]
    Flesh-eating bacteria spreading in Japan, raising global spread concerns (The Indian Express)
    124d 0h
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  23. [4.0]
    Rare flesh-eating bacteria spreading in Japan, 977 cases reported (India Today)
    124d 8h
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  24. [3.5]
    Rare flesh-eating bacteria in Japan causes 977 cases of STSS (Hindustan Times)
    124d 14h
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  25. [3.1]
    STSS cases surge in Japan, surpassing previous year's total (The Express Tribune)
    124d 18h
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  26. [3.3]
    Rare flesheating bacteria spreading in Japan, high mortality rate (Business Standard)
    124d 21h
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  27. [4.4]
    Rare tissue-damaging bacteria causing surge in STSS cases in Japan (The Japan Times)
    124d 23h
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