[HIGHLIGHTS] Drastic increase in fatal streptococcal infections in Japan: These symptoms threaten

Drastic increase in fatal streptococcal infections in Japan: These symptoms threaten.. As of: March 23, 2024, 5:01 a.m By: Karolin Schaefer CommentsPressSplit A dangerous bacterial infection is currently rampant in Japan.

If left untreated, the infection caused by strePTococci can be fatal. The syndrome can be recognized using certain warning signs. More than 400 cases have been reported in Japan since the beginning of the year. The health authorities expect the numbers to continue to rise.