977 confirmed streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan's first half of 2024, surpassing 2023's record, with Tokyo reporting the highest number.
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, caused by the "flesh-eating" bacterium streptococcus pyogenes, has reached record highs in Japan, with 977 confirmed cases in the first half of 2024 surpassing last year's record of 941, the highest annual number since 1999. Tokyo reported the highest number of cases at 145. More virulent and contagious strains are reportedly emerging, particularly in the Kanto region.
June 11, 2024
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