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Recent outbreak of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) caused by Group A Streptococcus in Japan has sparked concerns among travelers, including many Taiwanese. Infectious disease expert Dr. Lin Bi from a Taiwan hospital reassured travelers on Facebook that there is no need to cancel trips to Japan, but advised to maintain COVID-19 habits such as frequent handwashing and mask-wearing. Group A Streptococcus is the cause of STSS, with symptoms including high fever, swelling, and severe organ failure within hours, with a 30-50% mortality rate among elderly patients. Prevention is simple through basic hygiene practices like handwashing and mask-wearing, especially in light of both the STSS outbreak and a resurgence of COVID-19 in Japan.
Source: YAHOO