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Flesh eating bacteria nm { November 11 2002 } Original Source Link: (May no longer be active)    http://www.krqe.com/Global/story.asp?s=1008108 http://www.krqe.com/Global/story.asp?s=1008108 Man Dies From Flesh Eating Bacteria Date: November 11, 2002 Source: KRQE News 13 Location: Albuquerque, N.M. A Valencia County man thought he just had a bug bite, but four days later he was dead. Doctors diagnosed 57-year-old Remijio Chavez with a deadly flesh eating bacteria that is striking New Mexicans more than anyone else in the United States. Doctors believe Chavez suffered a small cut or bug bite that was then infected with a common bacteria called Streptococcus that eventually killed him. “This is the same bacteria identified with strep throat in children,” says Dr. Donald Fry, Chairman of UNM Hospital’s Department of Surgery. “It’s something we see in perfectly healthy people who get the wrong micro-organism in a seemingly trivial cut.” Doctors say the bacteria found its way into Chavez’s bloodstream and spread rapidly. The bacteria attacks cells across the body and can eventually infect vital organs. Chavez's heart failed on October 29th, just four days after being infected. Doctors at UNM Hospital say the bacteria are more common in New Mexico than elsewhere in the U.S.. Doctors says they see a serious case of the bacteria once every two weeks while hospitals in other states diagnose the bacteria as infrequently as one a year. Those infected by bacteria have a 20% chance of dying. Chavez’s family says he noticed a small spider bite on his leg a few weeks ago. The next day his family says it was obvious there was something seriously wrong. “He couldn't move he couldn't walk,” says Yvonne Chavez. “He was getting really sick and was in severe pain. Doctors at UNM say these infections are more common than many people believe. They say all that’s needed to become infected is to have the Strepp bacteria come into contact with an open cut or abrasion. Doctors say the first signs of the bacteria are severe pain around the cut as well as dizziness. All content © Copyright 2000 - 2002 WorldNow and KRQE. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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