Q&A: Flesh-eating bacteria and how they attack ATLANTA -- Aimee Copeland, a Georgia grad student, is fighting for her life because of the flesh-eating bacteria that infected her after she gashed her leg in a river two weeks ago. Flesh-eating germ rare, especially for the healthy Aimee Copeland, a Georgia grad student, is fighting for her life because of the flesh-eating bacteria that infected her after she gashed her leg in a river two weeks ago. One of her legs was amputated and her fingers will be too, her father says, because of the spreading infection. Student fighting flesh-eating bacteria mouths questions AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — After 10 days in the hospital, a Georgia graduate student fighting a rare flesh-eating infection isn't letting the breathing tube in her throat stop her from mouthing questions such as "Where am I?" and "How long have I been here?" Flesh-Eating Bacteria — What You Should Know KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Necrotizing fasciitis. It's making headlines after 24-year-old Aimee Copeland contracted the disease in a zip lining... Flesh eating bacteria explained A day of fun turned into a nightmare for Aimee Copeland. Family enjoys laughter as college student battles flesh-eating bacteria "Fun" is not the word that one would expect to hear from a father as he watches a daughter's courageous struggle against flesh-eating bacteria -- a battle that has pushed her to the brink of death and back -- but Andy Copeland says he's trying to enjoy life with his family despite their trials. Hopes high as student battles flesh-eating bacteria "Fun" is not the word that one would expect to hear from a father as he watches a daughter's courageous struggle against flesh-eating bacteria -- a battle that has pushed her to the brink of death and back -- but Andy Copeland says he's trying to enjoy life with his family despite their trials. Flesh-eating bacteria cases occur about 750 times a year, but Georgia woman's especially rare ATLANTA - Aimee Copeland, a Georgia grad student, is fighting for her life because of the flesh-eating bacteria that infected her after she gashed her leg in a river two weeks ago. One of her legs was amputated and her fingers will be too, her father says, because of the spreading infection. Blood drive set for flesh-eating bacteria survivor A blood drive is being held at University of West Georgia for a student fighting a flesh-eating bacteria that threatens her life. Flesh Eating Bacteria and Lupus Aimee Copeland, the young Georgia woman battling infection with flesh-eating bacteria, reportedly has lupus. In this expert Q&A, rheumatologist Chaim Putterman discusses lupus and the risk of necrotizing fasciitis.
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