Man Loses Left Arm After Getting Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infection From Raw Seafood

Man Loses Left Arm After Getting Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infection From Raw Seafood
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Jack Phillips
By Jack Phillips, Breaking News Reporter
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A South Korean man got his left forearm amputated after developing a fever and terrible pain hours after eating raw fish.

The patient had a history of type 2 diabetes, renal disease, and hypertension, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. He developed blue blisters on his hand and it spread.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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