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What is Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome?
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Japan is facing an outbreak of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, caused by a flesh-eating bacteria that can kill within 48 hours. Nearly 1,000 cases have been reported by the start of June. Experts warn cases could reach 2,500 this year with a 30% mortality rate. So, what is streptococcal toxic shock syndrome?

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What is Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome?. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/video/video_detail/1293 (accessed on 05 December 2025).
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