streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, the most serious form, has a mortality rate of 30%. 378 cases have already been recorded at this point in 2024, compared to 941 over the whole of last year.
Experts believe that the increase in cases last year could be linked to the lifting of restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. Because like Covid-19, strepococcal infections are spread by droplets and physical contact. The bacteria can also infect patients through wounds on the hands and feet.