In Texas, United States, Sherri Moody, a 51-year-old teacher, was involved in a life-changing battle apparently caused by a cold. This happened while participating in a school trip, during which the protagonist of this unfortunate event felt an irritating burning sensation in her throat, a discomfort that she considered to be a cold. However, this mild symptom escalated into a confrontation with a much more serious illness.
After seeing a doctor, he was given a devastating diagnosis: synallagmatic pneumonia caused by Streptococcal bacteriawhich is known to cause stricture infections that can lead to pneumonia.
Sherri Moody says she is a mentally strong woman after losing her hands and feet to sepsis. @Metropoles/X
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The early diagnosis of the disease saved his life
Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial to prevent serious complications associated with streptococcal infections. Treatment usually involves the use of antibiotics, the choice of which depends on the specific type of infection and the sensitivity of the bacteria to the drugs.
Sherri's condition rapidly deteriorated as her organs began to fail, caused by an overreaction of her immune system. Not only infected cells but also healthy tissue were attacked.
Due to the severity of her condition, it was decided to place Sherri in 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 disturbing physical deterioration.
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What are streptococcal bacteria?
Streptococci This is a genus of gram-positive bacteria that are characterized by their spherical shape and their tendency to group together in chains. These bacteria are known to cause a variety of illnesses in humans, ranging from mild throat and skin infections to more serious conditions such as pneumonia, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever and sepsis.
The ability of streptococci to cause disease varies significantly between different species and strains, some of which may be more virulent or more resistant to antibiotics.
Sherri was a high school teacher and was often prone to the flu. Photo: @Metropoles/X
Two of the best-known groups within this genus are Streptococcus pyogenes, which belongs to group A and is responsible for infections such as strep throat, and Streptococcus pneumoniae, which does not belong to groups A or B but is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia.
Transmission of these bacteria can occur through direct contact with infected people or through respiratory droplets spread when coughing or sneezing. This phenomenon cut off blood flow to his extremities, resulting in sepsis. This is an extreme physical reaction to an infection, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) USAis fatal for one in three hospital patients in the country.