In June 2023, Shirley’s legs were amputated below the knees, and her arms were amputated below the elbow the following month. Photo: Freepick/Ref. Video: KPRC 2 Click2Houston
In Texas, USA, Shirley MoodyA 51-year-old teacher was embroiled in a life-changing battle over a seemingly common cold. It happened while on a school outing that the subject of this unfortunate incident began to feel an irritating burning sensation in her throat, which she thought was a cold. However, this mild symptom escalates into a confrontation with a more serious condition.
After seeing health professionals, they gave him a devastating diagnosis: pneumonia caused by: StreptococcusIt is known to cause infection of the coarctation, followed by pneumonia.
Sherri Moody said she was a mentally strong woman after losing her arms and legs to sepsis. @大都市/X
Early diagnosis of disease saved his life
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are critical to preventing serious complications associated with strep infections.. Treatment usually involves the use of antibiotics, and the choice of antibiotic depends on the specific type of infection and the sensitivity of the bacteria to the drug.
Shirley’s condition rapidly deteriorated as her organs began to fail as her immune system overreacted. This attacks not only infected cells but also healthy tissue.
Due to the seriousness of Shirley’s condition, it was decided to put her into a coma. During this time, her limbs began to die, turning black and mummified, as described by her husband David, who witnessed his wife’s harrowing physical deterioration.
What is Streptococcus?
Streptococcus It is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria characterized by its spherical shape and tendency to clump together in chains. These bacteria are known to cause a variety of illnesses in humans, ranging from minor throat and skin infections to more serious illnesses such as pneumonia, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, and sepsis.
Different species and strains of Streptococcus vary widely in their ability to cause disease, and some may be more virulent or resistant to antibiotics.
Shirley is a high school teacher who often gets the flu. Photo: @Metropoles/X
The two most well-known groups of bacteria in this genus are Streptococcus pyogenes, which belongs to group A and can cause infections such as strep throat, and Streptococcus pneumoniae, which does not belong to group A or group B but is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia. .
These bacteria can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or through respiratory droplets that are blown up when coughing or sneezing. The phenomenon interrupted blood flow to his limbs, causing sepsis.According to reports, this is an extreme physical reaction to infection Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) USAfatal to one-third of the country’s hospitalized patients.