Researchers have developed a PCR-based skin biopsy test that diagnoses tattoo-associated staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome wi… #PCRdiagnosis #Rapiddiagnostics #Staphylococcusaureus #Tattoocomplications #Toxicshocksyndrome

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A deadly outbreak of a “flesh-eating bacteria” is spreading rapidly across Japan, alarming health officials with how quickly it can lead to death. Close to 1,000 cases of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) have been reported in the Asian country this year, and doctors warn symptoms can be fatal within 48 hours. Some have already succumbed to the disease. #Health #Japan #ToxicShockSyndrome

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