Beware of man-eating fungi!Group A Streptococcus outbreak in Japan: Hong Kong residents contracted the disease while traveling to Japan. List of infection symptoms and preventive measures
Attention when traveling! A few days ago, a Hong Kong resident was infected with Streptococcus A while traveling in Osaka, Japan, which caused necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria infection. He even died there! To avoid infection, you need to take preventive measures and pay more attention to your physical condition. If you have any symptoms of infection, seek medical advice as soon as possible to avoid serious complications after infection.
Entering the cherry blossom season, a large number of tourists come to Japan to see the flowers. (Getty images)
A Hong Kong tourist died of the infection while traveling during the peak period of the Group A Streptococcus outbreak
In the first two months of 2024, more than 390,000 Hong Kong residents will depart for Japan. Japan has indeed become “countryside” for everyone. Coupled with the recent arrival of the cherry blossom season, the number of visits to Japan has increased significantly. While everyone is traveling in Japan, you should also beware of the local “man-eating fungi”! Ho Pak-leung, Director of the Center for Infectious Diseases and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong, said earlier that an outbreak of Group A Streptococcus has occurred in Japan since the fourth quarter of 2024, and the number of cases of necrotizing fasciitis (commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria infection) caused by infection with this bacteria has increased significantly. According to local media reports, in the first 11 weeks of 2024 (as of mid-March), there have been 335 cumulative cases of infection in Japan, which is several times more than the average of 48 cases per year in the past six years. The number of cases has declined by March, but It is still at a high level and the peak period has not yet passed. Earlier, a Hong Kong resident died of necrotizing fasciitis (commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria infection) caused by Streptococcus A infection while visiting Osaka.
An outbreak of Group A Streptococcus has occurred in Japan since the fourth quarter of last year, and the number of cases of necrotizing fasciitis (commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria infection) caused by infection with this bacteria has increased significantly. (Getty images)
Symptoms include fever, chills, and pain in limbs. Wash hands frequently and wear a mask to increase immunity.
According to comprehensive media reports, infection with “human-eating bacteria” will cause fever, chills, limb pain, etc. in the early stage, but the condition can progress rapidly. If not treated in time, it can lead to multiple organ failure and even death in a short period of time. Unfortunately, there is currently no specific treatment Vaccine against Group A Streptococcus. Ho Pak-liang pointed out that the risk of contracting Streptococcus A during travel is not high, but since the peak period in Japan has not passed yet, citizens need to properly treat their wounds when traveling, and should also wear masks in crowded places, but they do not need to wear masks all the time. Seek medical attention as soon as possible if necessary to avoid serious complications after infection. In addition, there are also reports suggesting that everyone should develop the habit of washing hands frequently and wearing masks when going out, and avoid going to crowded and unventilated places; and eat more foods that are easy to digest and rich in nutrients to increase resistance.
Experts recommend washing hands frequently, wearing masks, and avoiding crowded places. (Getty images)
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