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An 11-year-old boy has died after suffering a flesh-eating infection following a leg injury on a treadmill.
Jesse Brown, of Winter Park in Florida, sprained his ankle and scratched his leg, which turned into a deadly flesh-eating infection after contracting strep A.
“Her entire leg was covered in spots, purple, red, almost like bruises,” said Jesse’s cousin, Megan Brown. fox 35.
Jesse, a fifth grader who liked to ride motocross, died a few days later from the flesh-eating bacteria, despite being young, healthy and active.
The young motocross enthusiast was described as a “miracle baby” because his parents were told they would not be able to have children.
Jesse Brown, of Winter Park in Florida, sprained his ankle and scratched his leg, which turned into a deadly flesh-eating infection after contracting Strep A
After the treadmill injury, when his parents saw that Jesse’s leg was covered in dark red and purple spots, they immediately admitted him to the local ICU.
A doctor diagnosed the 11-year-old boy with strep A. The infection caused the young man’s brain to swell.
Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Jesse could not be saved.
Infections caused by Strep A can range from minor illnesses to serious and fatal illnesses. While the vast majority of infections are relatively mild, sometimes the bacteria cause a disease called invasive group A strep disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are about 14,000 to 25,000 cases of strep A each year in the US Between 1,500 and 2,300 die from the bacterial infection each year.
Meghan Brown, Jesse’s cousin, said fox 35: ‘They said that because he sprained his ankle, that the infection probably attacked him there. Because he was already weak.
She added: ‘In my mind, I was in complete disbelief. I was like, he’ll be fine. This could never happen to our family.
‘For this, killing him in a matter of days was insane.’
TO GoFundMe Page Since then, it has been created by Megan, Jesse Brown’s cousin. Brown has already raised nearly $30,000, she wrote that the money will go toward Jesse’s memorial service and hospital bills.
Brown wrote: “Jesse, at just 11 years old, was a completely happy and healthy boy destined for great things. His passion was motocross racing and he was also involved in Muay Thai. He was racing BMX bikes when he was three years old.
The young motocross enthusiast was described as a “miracle baby” because his parents were told they would not be able to have children.
‘Everyone who knew Jesse loved him. He was hilarious, his laugh was contagious and just lit up the room.
‘His parents, Betsy and Brad, gave this boy everything. His whole life revolved around him. He was spoiled, but who wouldn’t do that for his miracle baby.
Jesse’s school, Lakemont Elementary, came together to remember their student.
They also established a memorial page to remember Jesse, saying: While Jesse was a miracle to his parents and family, he was also a true blessing to his Lakemont family.
“Jesse was kind and compassionate, caring, adventurous, and truly an amazing friend and classmate.”