Reported 10 months ago
Japan is facing an epidemic of 'cannibal bacteria' with almost a thousand people infected with Group A Streptococcus resulting in Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) in just 5 months, significantly higher than the same period last year. Taiwan's CDC reports no abnormal conditions so far and is in line with trends of recent years. NTU Hospital warns of high death risks for '6 types of people' due to infection. The bacteria spreads primarily through respiratory droplets and affects the upper respiratory tract, potentially leading to severe infections and death, especially for individuals with weakened immunity or certain medical conditions.
Source: YAHOO