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I contracted a virus from a friend's toilet that caused sepsis
JaMarriae Lawrence, who goes by Mars, has issued a stark warning about using shared bathrooms after contracting a dangerous virus that left her with …
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Woman's Harrowing C. Diff Battle Highlights Public Health Risks in Shared Spaces
A young woman, Mars, has shared her harrowing experience with a recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection, urging the public to exercise caution regarding hygiene in shared spaces. Mars, 20, revealed that she has been battling the severe infection for over a year and a half, leading to a week-long hospitalization in April 2024 for sepsis, where C. diff and Mycoplasma hominis were identified in her system. Describing her symptoms, Mars detailed severe vomiting, frequent and foul-smelling diarrhea, and intense, burning stomach pain. She explained that initial treatments, including Vancomycin, proved ineffective, necessitating a prolonged wait of three months to access Dificid, a medication costing $278 per pill, with a full course estimated at over $5,000. Mars emphasized the highly contagious nature of C. diff, especially for individuals on antibiotics or those with compromised immune systems. She issued a stern warning against using public bathrooms if experiencing diarrhea, swimming in public pools, and stressed the importance of thorough handwashing and bleaching surfaces to prevent transmission. Her story serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by individuals with recurrent infections and the broader public health implications.
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'This is very contagious and very expensive': Woman catches bacteria that gives…
Two women have gone viral for warning against public bathrooms due to the bacteria C. diff, which one says is having an uptick in cases.
