Deadly flesh-eating infection spreading at record levels in Japan, puzzling health officials

A rare, deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection is mysteriously spreading at a record rate in Japan, according to officials. Japan is expecting to see a large increase in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which has a 30% fatality rate and is most often caused by the bacteria called group A streptococcus, The Japan Times reported. The surge in case numbers has medical experts scratching their heads and urging people to wash their hands and thoroughly clean their wounds to curb its spread. “There are still many unknown factors regarding...