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By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive . Having trouble? Click here. Japan is reporting a spike in potentially fatal bacterial infections .
Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria, have reached 977 in the country so far this year as of June 2, according to Japan’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases. That is almost triple the number of cases reported at this time last year. AMID SURGING CRUISE SHIP ILLNESSES, EXPERTS SHARE WAYS TO STAY SAFE ON THE HIGH SEAS The cause for the surge is not known.
It could be linked to weakened immunity after the COVID pandemic , according to Tokyo Women's Medical University professor Ken Kikuchi. Takeshita Street in Harajuku is one of the most popular streets in Tokyo. Japan is currently reporting a spike in potentially fatal bacterial in.
