Japan warns on surge in potentially deadly strep throat cases

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TOKYO: Japanese health authorities have warned about a jump in potentially deadly strep throat infections, with cases running about three times higher than last year in Tokyo.

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Through Mar 10, Japan recorded 474 cases of the more serious streptococcal toxic shock syndrome , which has a fatality rate of up to 30 per cent. This syndrome happens when the infection spreads throughout the body, potentially causing organ failure. "This is a droplet infection," Honda said."Hand hygiene is extremely important for preventing invasive streptococcal infections."

 

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