The 2-year-old boy denied a kidney transplant from his father has been admitted to the emergency room to treat an infection.
A.J. Burgess was born prematurely without any kidneys. His father, Anthony Dickerson, is a perfect donor match, but the hospital is currently refusing to carry out the transplant operation due to issues surrounding a probation violation.
On Sunday Oct 29. baby A.J. was rushed to Emory Hospital, in Atlanta, with an abdominal infection, reported Fox news.
“Today has not been a good day for baby A.J. or the family. But they remain hopeful, strong in spirit even as his body weakens,” said attorney Mawuli Davis, according to WBIR.
“The family is asking for people of all faith traditions to be in prayer today for baby A.J.. His spirit is strong but his body is weakening.”
The hospital in Georgia has said its decision to refuse to carry out a transplant operation will be re-evaluated in January 2018.
