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Teen Loses Limbs After Misdiagnosing Serious Illness as Flu

Originally Published 3 months ago — by AOL.com

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A 19-year-old college student, Ketia Moponda, mistook a severe bacterial infection for the flu, leading to meningococcal septicaemia that caused her to have her legs and fingers amputated. She survived after intensive treatment and is now advocating for awareness and confidence despite her disabilities.