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Aussie AFL Star's Bali Nightmare
18 Jan
Summary
- Young AFL player Paul Curtis evacuated from Bali after severe illness.
- Curtis contracted pneumonia in London, leading to a life-threatening empyema.
- Emergency surgery removed a litre of pus from his lung in Australia.
North Melbourne's Paul Curtis faced a life-threatening illness during his off-season travels. After contracting pneumonia in London, his condition worsened significantly. He was diagnosed with empyema, a dangerous buildup of fluid around the lungs, necessitating urgent medical intervention.
His journey took a critical turn when an allergic reaction to medication caused severe swelling during a flight to Bali. Admitted to a hospital there, his condition continued to deteriorate. He was subsequently transported back to Australia for emergency surgery.
In Australia, doctors removed a litre of pus from Curtis's lung, a procedure that saved his life. Following eight days in hospital and three weeks of rehabilitation, the 22-year-old is now recovering and has a chance to play in the upcoming season opener.
