Sherri Moody, a high school teacher in Texas, underwent a quadruple amputation after her limbs turned black and became “mummified.”
Initially, Sherri experienced symptoms similar to a common cold during a class trip, which she did not take seriously. However, her condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to a high fever and difficulty breathing, prompting her to seek medical attention.
At the hospital, doctors diagnosed her with double pneumonia, a severe lung infection commonly caused by streptococcus, the same bacteria responsible for strep throat. Sherri’s body responded to the infection with septic shock, a critical condition that significantly reduces blood pressure and threatens life.
To save her life, doctors placed her in a coma and administered medication to restore blood flow to her vital organs, inadvertently affecting circulation to her extremities. Following her recovery from the life-threatening situation, medical professionals concluded that amputating Sherri’s limbs below the elbows and knees was necessary.
Sherri’s journey serves as a stark reminder of the potential severity of infections and the critical importance of seeking timely medical care.
