CNN —Cases of a dangerous and highly fatal bacterial infection have reached record levels in Japan, official figures show, with experts so far unable to pinpoint the reason for the rise.
STSS is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can develop when bacteria spread into deep tissues and the bloodstream.
In March, Japanese authorities warned of a jump in STSS cases.
The reason for this year’s rise in cases of STSS in Japan remains unclear, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
“So, more people are now susceptible to infection, and that may be one reason for the sharp rise in cases.”
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Organizations:
CNN, Japan’s Health, Japan’s National, of Infectious, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, World Health, of Infectious Diseases, NHK, Tokyo Women’s Medical University
Locations:
Japan, STSS, Tokyo