Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)

CURRENT CONTEXT : Japan facing a record high of flesh-eating bacteria cases, with nearly 1,000 affected by Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) this year.

ABOUT FLESH-EATING BACTERIA

• Flesh-eating bacteria is also called the Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS).
• The disease has a mortality rate of 30% and can become fatal within 48 hours of infection.
• It is a bacterial infection develops quickly and becomes life-threatening.
• The ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ can lead to rapid tissue destruction and organ failure.
• The bacteria spreads through respiratory droplets, direct contact and improperly handled food.
• Symptoms : Fever and chills, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting.