New Delhi. Flesh-Eating Bacteria:  After the Covid-19 virus, now such a bacteria has emerged, which can wreak havoc on humanity. We are talking about the Flesh Eating Bacteria spreading in Japan. Let us tell you that the name of this bacteria is Group A Streptococcus. Its infection can cause a very serious disease called Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), which is fatal.

This disease (STSS Bacteria in Japan) has started spreading rapidly in Japan after the restrictions of COVID-19 were reduced. This disease is considered so dangerous because due to this the patient can die within 48 hours, i.e. within two days. According to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, till June 2 this year, the cases of this disease in Japan have increased to 977, whereas last year the cases were 941. Let us tell you that this institution has been monitoring this disease since the year 1999. Due to increasing cases of infection and high mortality rate, this disease can prove to be very dangerous. Let us know the symptoms of this disease (STSS Symptoms) and how to avoid infection of this disease.

Symptoms of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

The most common symptoms of this disease are swelling and hoarseness in the throat in children, also known as strep throat. Apart from these, this disease can also cause pain in the limbs, fever, low blood pressure, swelling, breathing difficulties, necrosis (death of tissues), swelling, organ failure and death. This disease spreads very fast. It takes only a few hours to spread from the feet to the knees and if proper treatment is not given, death can also occur within the next 48 hours.

Due to weak immunity, there is a greater risk of this disease in people over the age of 50. Therefore, it is very important to contact a doctor as soon as the symptoms appear, because this disease does not give much time to the person.

How can we protect ourselves?

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a disease caused by bacteria. Therefore, to prevent this disease, it is important to take special care of hygiene. To prevent this, wash your hands and feet with soap for at least two minutes after coming from outside. Similarly, wash your hands after coming from the toilet. Apart from this, it is also important to wash hands before eating and cooking. Do not touch your face with dirty hands, especially eyes, nose or mouth. If there is any wound on the skin, get it treated immediately by a doctor and if any symptoms of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome are seen, then also consult a doctor without delay. Apart from this, if you are going on an international trip, then also take full care of monitoring and safety.