Bacterial Infection Archives

Japan reports record spike in potentially deadly bacterial infection

CNN — Cases of a dangerous and highly fatal bacterial infection have reached record levels in Japan, official figures show, with experts so far unable to pinpoint the reason for the rise. As of June 2, Japan’s Health Ministry had recorded 977 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which has a mortality rate of …

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Egypt Independent June 17, 2024

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

CNN — Health officials are alerting doctors to be on the lookout for certain types of rare, serious meningococcal infections that are on the rise in the United States. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new health alert that these infections, which are caused by a certain strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, may present with unusual …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2024