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Mother's Flu Was Deadly Sepsis Shock
9 Dec
Summary
- Sepsis, a life-threatening infection reaction, nearly killed a young mother.
- Symptoms began as flu-like but rapidly escalated over days.
- An infected wisdom tooth may have been the potential trigger.
Roberta Alisauskaite, a mental health nurse and mother of two from Wales, narrowly escaped death when her 'winter flu' symptoms escalated into a life-threatening case of sepsis. Initially attributing her unwellness to a work-related cold, her condition deteriorated rapidly over several days. She experienced severe chills, fever, and confusion, a stark contrast to her earlier symptoms.
The situation climaxed when her sons found her with slurred speech and unresponsive, prompting her eldest son to call for an ambulance. Her mother, facing a significant wait for emergency services, transported her to Glangwili General Hospital. There, she received critical treatment for sepsis, including IV antibiotics and pain medication.
While doctors could not definitively pinpoint the infection's source, her consultant suggested a combination of a flu-like illness and a wisdom tooth abscess may have weakened her immunity, leading to septic shock. Now recovered, Alisauskaite is raising awareness about sepsis symptoms, urging others to trust their instincts and seek immediate medical attention.
