New Delhi. If you are suddenly having high fever, headache and low blood pressure, then be careful! Contact the doctor immediately. If you are negligent, you can die within 48 hours. The reason for this is the infection of a new bacteria. Currently, many patients of this bacteria are being seen in Japan. This bacteria, which causes Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), starts eating flesh after entering the body. The STSS bacteria is so dangerous that it can kill the patient within 48 hours. There is also a possibility of this bacteria spreading in the world due to international traffic.
According to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, 1000 STSS patients have been found in Japan so far this year. Last year too, patients of this bacteria were found in Japan, but this time the number of patients is more. This infection is caused by GAS bacteria. The bacteria spreads rapidly in the body. This bacteria especially preys on those whose immunity is weak. Generally, middle-aged people are seen becoming victims of STSS infection. When STSS occurs, there is swelling in the body. Tissues start getting destroyed. Flesh-eating bacteria enter the organs and cause them to fail. If treatment is not given quickly, the patient dies within 48 hours.
There is a possibility of STSS spreading from Japan to other countries. Just as Covid started from Wuhan in China and spread all over the world and killed millions of people, there is a possibility of spread of GAS bacteria in the same way. Cleanliness is very important to avoid this. Always washing hands can prevent STSS. If there is sudden severe pain in the body, fever etc., then it is necessary to seek medical advice immediately. If there is an injury, keep an eye on it as well. If the injured area is turning red rapidly, then this can also be a warning of STSS.