Since the start of the year, cases of infections due to group A streptococci have increased in Japan. France Diplomatie issues alerts for travelers going to the country.
The Quai d'Orsay calls for vigilance, without being alarmist. Symptoms may include fever, sore throat, digestive problems and severe fatigue. In rare cases, the infection can quickly become severe (toxic shock syndrome) or even fatal,” warns Franceplomatie. For travelers, it is appropriate to respect general hygiene rules, such as washing hands and wearing a mask.