Fatal bacterial infections surging in Japan with unknown cause, reports says
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Japan is reporting a spike in potentially fatal bacterial infections. Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) have tripled in number compared to the same time last year.
"It can lead to sepsis and death if not treated quickly with antibiotics and fluids." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
That is almost triple the number of cases reported at this time last year.
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