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Shaninlea Visser, Attacked by a Mongoose, Quadruple Amputee

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Who would have thought that a mongoose bite could cause someone to lose all their limbs and nose? Shaninlea Visser shares her incredible story of undergoing 87 surgeries after developing septic shock from a mongoose attack. The doctors offer their advice and share personal medical experiences related to various forms of septic shock and their treatments. Alongside the resident doctors, plastic surgeon Dr. Chakraborty joins the conversation as they explore these complex medical challenges and extraordinary surgical procedures.
21 Apr English South Africa Health & Fitness

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