Blood and flesh sucking bacteria found in 1000 people in Japan, how to avoid organ failure?

After Corona, a dangerous bacteria that eats food has arrived. 1000 people have been infected by this infection in Japan and this has created an atmosphere of fear. The horror of this disease is that a person dies within a few hours of being affected by it. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases said that 977 cases were registered on June 2, now its number has increased to 941.

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS)

STSS is a rare bacterial infection. It accumulates inside the blood vessels and releases poison into the body, posing a threat to the body. This infection spreads easily from one person to another, which can be very serious if not treated properly.

Symptoms of STSS disease

Symptoms such as chills, fever, body ache and vomiting occur within 24-48 hours. Swelling, fever, low blood pressure, organ failure, high heart rate, severe breathing problems are common symptoms in the elderly.

While children have sore throat, adults also experience muscle pain, swelling, fever, low blood pressure. This causes breathing problems and organ failure. People over the age of 50 will also die. If this disease is treated immediately, the number of deaths will decrease.

How to avoid this infection?

Great attention should be paid to cleanliness. Apply soap and wash your hands thoroughly. Hold a handkerchief horizontally when coughing and sneezing.

How to find out?

STSS must be tested in several ways. A blood test will be done. If you get this infection, your kidneys, liver and other organs will fail.

What is the treatment?
Antibiotics are given through IV to kill the bacteria. If the patient's blood pressure is normal, the organs will function properly. In some cases, surgery is also required. This can prevent death from this infection.

general question:

How does it spread from person to person?
There is a possibility of spread during skin injury, spitting, surgery, this infection can also spread to a healthy person.

What is so dangerous?
When this infection occurs, organs stop working and blood pressure drops very low.

Is it completely cured?

There is a high possibility of death from this infection. But do not worry that death will occur if this happens, if proper treatment is received in the beginning then the chances of survival are high. Proper treatment should be taken as soon as the symptoms appear.