Flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in two days spreads faster than ever in Japan

A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by a “flesh-eating” bacteria, is rapidly spreading across Japan, with Tokyo experiencing a significant surge. STSS can lead to death within 48 hours of infection. A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by a “flesh-eating” bacteria, is rapidly spreading across Japan, with Tokyo experiencing a significant surge. STSS can lead to death within 48 hours of infection.  Economic Times