A rapidly spreading bacterial infection in Japan, capable of causing death by severely damaging the muscles, has raised significant health concerns. Reports indicate that nearly 1,000 cases have been documented in Japan so far this year, with projections suggesting the number could exceed 2,500 by the end of the year.
This infection can lead to fatal outcomes within 48 hours if severely infected. Japanese health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, which has also seen cases emerging in several parts of Australia.