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Nurse's Rhodes Hotel Stay Leads to Near-Fatal Sepsis
19 Oct
Summary
- A nurse nearly died from sepsis after falling ill at a hotel.
- The illness occurred at the Thalia Hotel in Pefkos, Rhodes in 2022.
- She was placed in a medically induced coma due to her critical condition.
A holiday in Rhodes took a dangerous turn for nurse Amanda Mortimer, leading to a life-threatening sepsis infection in 2022. The 54-year-old fell seriously ill during her stay at the Thalia Hotel in Pefkos, an establishment she described as rundown.
Mortimer's condition deteriorated rapidly, prompting medical intervention that included placing her in a coma. The incident raises concerns about health standards in holiday accommodations, even those rated as four-star.
Her near-fatal experience underscores the severe consequences that can arise from unexpected illnesses contracted while abroad.