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Group A Streptococcus

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health1 year ago

"7-Year-Old Arizona Girl Undergoes Multiple Limb Amputations Due to Rare Bacterial Disease"

A 7-year-old Arizona girl, Victoria Pasten-Morales, has undergone multiple amputations after being diagnosed with Group A Streptococcus, a rare bacterial disease that weakened her immune system and led to severe infections. Her parents started a GoFundMe to cover rising medical expenses, and she is currently fighting sepsis while on a ventilator. The bacteria can cause a range of infections and is spread through respiratory droplets or skin contamination, with doctors recommending urgent medical attention and antibiotics for treatment.

health1 year ago

"Arizona Girl's Multiple Amputations Following Group A Streptococcus Diagnosis"

A 7-year-old Arizona girl, Victoria Pasten-Morales, has undergone multiple amputations after being diagnosed with Group A Streptococcus, with the bacterial infection affecting her lungs and kidneys. Her family is heartbroken as she fights for her life, having had eight surgeries and facing a long road to recovery. The cause of the infection is unknown, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support the family as they navigate this challenging time.