Flesh-Eating Bacteria That Cause 'STSS' Infection Spreads Across Japan: Nearly 1,000 Cases Reported June 19, 2024 Salma Begum The fatal infection, known as Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, can cause necrosis and organ failure. Click to read more. http://dlvr.it/T8Sxl6 Tweet Share Share Share Share