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       STSS - Japan - 2024 outbreak
       By: Steve Date: June 20, 2024, 3:22 pm
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       SUMMARY - The country of Japan is currently experiencing a spike
       in the cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). The
       country reports 977 cases as of June 2nd of this year, as
       compared to 941 cases for the entirety of 2023. STSS is
       considered a complication of invasive group A streptococcal
       disease (iGAS). iGAS, itself, is a severe form of what is
       commonly referred to as "strep throat." STSS has a 30% mortality
       rate and is considered a "flesh-eating bacteria" due to its
       ability to destroy body tissue (called 'necrosis'). A suspected
       cause for the rise in cases is the relaxation of Covid-19
       restrictions in the country. The World Health Organization (WHO)
       has not yet recommended any travel restrictions to the country.
       LINK -
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       Re: STSS - Japan - 2024 outbreak
       By: Steve Date: June 28, 2024, 3:04 pm
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       SUMMARY - Facial masks are returning to Ninoy Aquino
       International Airport in the Philippines as the MIAA (Manila
       International Airport Authority) is advising travelers while
       inside of the airport to wear them in order to arrest the spread
       of an outbreak of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) that
       is emanating from the country of Japan. That outbreak is
       currently listed as having 1,109 cases within the first six
       months of this year (2024).
       LINK -
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