Doctors say California teen, Hannele Cox will likely not need amputation
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In a follow-up to an earlier story about a 13-year-old girl who has been suffering from chronic infections she picked up from her fish tank over 5 years ago.
Since she was eight, Hannele Cox has been battling a serious Mycobacterium marinum infection in her hand. An infection so resistant, that several courses of antibiotics over time appeared futile and ineffective. It also looked as if she might need to have it amputated.
What started as a little cut, 5 years later led to her traveling to Denver for another consultation, this time with specialists at the National Jewish Health Medical Center.
What the teen got was good news.
According to doctors there, they did not find the rare bacteria in her hand and believe she will not have to have it amputated.
Doctors said the following in a National Jewish Health Medical Center news release:
“After reviewing all available information, including a thorough review of previous medical records, physical examination, new imaging and blood tests, and consulting with an orthopedist, radiologists and physical therapists, infectious disease experts at National Jewish Health have determined that there is no evidence of an active infection in Hannele Cox’s hand. She does not require surgical treatment and no additional antibiotics at this time.”
Hannele does have some nerve damage in the hand and doctors in Denver referred her to specialists back home in California.
Both mother and daughter were elated by the news. Hannele told 7NEWS in Denver she was happy and excited over the news and is looking forward to doing the things she used to do.
Her mother, Amy Cox told reporters she was so happy she’s speechless.
To learn more about Mycobacterium marinum, check out this fact sheet.
Source: Outbreak News
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