Japan Flesh Eating Disease | "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" Can Kill In 2 Days Spreading In Japan | G18V
There is a danger lurking in Japan. A rare flesh eating bacteria is fast spreading through the country and it can kill a person in 48 hours. This nightmarish disease causes tissue destruction and rapid organ failure, and Japan has already recorded 1000 such cases. It's known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome or STSS, The. Streptococcus bacteria produces toxins that trigger a hyper inflammatory response in the body. The bacteria swiftly enters the bloodstream, progresses rapidly leading to high fever, severe pain, low blood pressure and potential organ failure. That's why STSS can be fatal within 48 hours if not treated promptly. Treatment involves high dose intravenous antibiotics and supportive care. With COVID-19 restrictions easing, people are socializing more and that, in turn, is increasing the spread of infections. People with an open wound are at increased risk of catching STSS. So anyone who has recently had surgery or a viral infection that causes open source, But experts still don't know how the bacteria enters the body for nearly half of the people who get STSS. To prevent STSS, maintaining good hygiene like washing hands regularly and promptly treating any skin injuries is crucial. Early signs like sudden severe pain, high fever and redness at a wound site should be given immediate medical attention. Japanese health authorities are actively monitoring the situation and working on public awareness campaigns to inform people about the symptoms and severity of STSS and encouraging prompt medical care if symptoms appear. Although the current outbreak is in Japan, there is a potential for global spread due to people travelling internationally. In the past, other countries have also experienced similar outbreaks. In late 2022, at least five European nations reported an increase in invasive Group A Streptococcus disease. So, given the current outbreak in Japan, countries can enhance surveillance and public health education to manage and control it effectively.