Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
STORY: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage
DATELINE: June 20, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:41
LOCATION: Tokyo
CATEGORY: HEALTH
SHOTLIST:
1. various of street view in Tokyo
2. photos of symptoms being infected by streptococcus pyogenes
3. various of street view in Tokyo
STORYLINE:
Japan has seen cases of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) surpass 1,000 in 2024, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) reported on Tuesday.
As of June 9, the preliminary number of cases in the country since the beginning of this year reached 1,019, data from the NIID showed, marking a significant increase in the spread of this severe bacterial infection compared to previous years.
STSS, also known as severe invasive streptococcal infection, is a sudden-onset disease primarily caused by "Group A Streptococcus."
Initial symptoms typically include sore throat, fever, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal issues, as well as septic
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