Category Archives: Flesh Eating World
NOMA: Africa’s Flesh Eating Disease – BBC Video
This is probably the most disturbing video we’ve ever watched on Youtube. It’s a BBC report on NOMA, a gangrenous flesh-eating disease which can lead to the destruction of an infected person’s face. NOMA mainly attacks children under 12 particularly those between the ages of two and six years old.
Survivor Stories: Clive Marshall, Bristol England
Here’s another survivor story. Clive Marshall is a 42-year old dad from Bristol who was infected with the Streptococcus A bacteria which causes the flesh-eating disease. He survived the infection with the help of the staff of the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).
Tom Evans: Flesh Eating Bugs for Hire
In flesh-eating related news, Tom Evans, a graduate student in Montana is trying to make money for his research by hiring out his flesh eating bugs. Fortunately, its not the flesh-eating bugs we dread around here that he’s unleashing to the world; what he’s actually leasing are some bone-cleaning beetles.
Flesh Eating Bacteria Survivor: Liz Haley, Australia
Here’s an inspiring story of a 61-year old Australian woman who survived the deadly flesh-eating bacteria and who is now working to help raise funds to buy a machine for a local hospital which helped her beat the disease. You go, girl! From the Daily Mercury, by Fallon Hudson:
Flesh Eating Disease in Canada
As mentioned in an earlier post, early diagnosis of the flesh-eating disease is very crucial; if it’s not diagnosed early, the person infected can die immediately (within 12-24 hours). However, early diagnosis may not be enough to save a person if complications prevent a sick person’s recovery. This appears to be the case of 33-year-old [...]
Flesh Eating Parasites in Texas? – Video
Here’s a teaser video from an Animal Planet story on the possible existence of flesh-eating parasites in Texas. Warning: The video is very graphic.
