Dad, 34, fights for his life in a coma and loses all four LIMBS after ‘dentist appointment triggered bacteria spread’

DAVON Vanterpool fell ill hours after a routine dentist appointment – slipping into a coma and having all four of his limbs ...

Dad of 2 Leaves Dentist's Office with Bleeding Gums. A Month Later, He Had 3 Limbs and His Hand Amputated

Davon Vanterpool was rushed to the hospital after his gums were left "severely inflamed and bleeding" following a routine ...
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Sepsis diagnosis alert after two people die and another has her leg amputated

Safety experts say there are "ongoing challenges" in the timely identification of life-threatening sepsis. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has declared that the "recognition of ...
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My flu turned out to be sepsis - I lost both legs at 20 - here's what to watch out for

A 'fit and healthy' young man was forced to have both legs amputated just days before his 21st birthday after what he thought was flu turned out to be deadly sepsis. In December 2022, Levi Dewy, now ...
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20-Year-Old Thought He Had the Flu, but It Was Sepsis — and Both Legs Were Amputated 2 Days Before His Birthday

Levi was given a 30% chance of survival, but was able to recover after having both of his legs amputated A healthy young man had both his legs amputated after what he thought was the flu turned out to ...
WKYT

Woman rebuilds after losing arms and legs to sepsis

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A nurse, veteran and mom to two sons. After facing sepsis, Karole Steagall is now left without her hands and her feet. “She just lost everything. Her job, her dog, her home, ...

Man Endures Sepsis and Triple Amputation After Routine Dental Exam

A standard dental appointment preceded a devastating health crisis for a Texas father of two, ultimately resulting in septic ...
Yahoo

Billy Porter: ‘I was dead for 3 days’ in sepsis battle that nearly cost his leg

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW YORK — Tony winner Billy Porter is opening up about the horrific health struggles he faced amid his near fatal battle with ...
Us Weekly

Erin Bates Says She Doesn’t Have Function of Her Right Leg After Sepsis Battle

Erin Bates is finding the positive as she adjusts to her new normal after a sepsis battle. “After almost three weeks in the hospital, I have never been so thankful to finally head home to our babies,” ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Researchers identify how infections lead to thrombosis during sepsis

Researchers identify how infections lead to thrombosis during sepsis Thrombosis is a common, life-threatening consequence of systemic infection; however, the underlying factors that drive ...
Infectious Disease Advisor

Timely Sepsis Treatment Associated With Increased Rates of Discharge to Home

Timely antibiotic delivery and fluid resuscitation for community-onset sepsis are linked to increased likelihood of hospital discharge to home.

A new sepsis drug target: Boosting a chloride channel helps immune cells kill bacteria

A research team has discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which the immune system fights bacterial infections. The ...