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flag A UK man lost both legs after sepsis from undiagnosed pneumonia struck just before his 21st birthday.

flag A 20-year-old UK man from Derbyshire lost both legs below the knee just before his 21st birthday after flu-like symptoms rapidly progressed to sepsis, pneumonia, and organ failure. flag Initially treated for a common illness, his condition worsened despite over-the-counter medication, leading to hospitalization and emergency amputation. flag Diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia and septic shock, he was transferred to a specialist hospital and placed in an induced coma with a low survival chance. flag Though he survived and expressed gratitude, he now faces major physical and emotional challenges. flag The case underscores sepsis’s potential to strike young, healthy individuals and the importance of recognizing warning signs early.

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