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Amputated Brazilian Model Dies

Miss World finalist lost hands and feet after septicemia infection

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(Newser) – A top Brazilian model who underwent the amputation of her hands and feet in an attempt to save her from a life-threatening infection died early this morning, CNN reports. Marianna Bridi di Costa was hospitalized in early January for septicemia triggered by a urinary tract infection. Doctors originally believed Bridi had kidney stones and did not detect the infection until the 20-year-old model was in septic shock.

Brazilian model Mariana Bridi poses during a photo session in Vitoria, Brazil.
Brazilian model Mariana Bridi poses during a photo session in Vitoria, Brazil.   (AP Photo/ Octavio Bastos/ NOROCK)
Brazilian model Mariana Bridi poses during a photo session in Vitoria, Brazil.
Brazilian model Mariana Bridi poses during a photo session in Vitoria, Brazil.   (AP Photo/ Octavio Bastos/ NOROCK)
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riffran
Jan 24, 09 2:42 AM CST
What a shame. urinary tract infections are responsible for more deaths in the elderly female population, than most people realize. If an oppurtunistic pathogen makes it's way up the ureters and into the actual kidneys themselves, you have a very serious problem....Sounds to me like the Dr. screwed up, but I doubt there is enough info in the article to make that a definative point.... Reply
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riffran
Jan 24, 09 4:05 AM CST
And she wasn't even old...My condolences to the family.....riff Reply
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AnnieOkie58
Jan 24, 09 12:03 PM CST
This is just down right scary...I had no idea a urinary infection could cause death.....My condolences to her family. Reply
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Mad
Jan 24, 09 12:49 PM CST
If she would've been a Plain Jane, instead of condolences, we would be saying "Why is this news?". We shed a tear for the dying butterfly, but delight in squashing the bug. Beauty rules Reply
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Hisvoice
Jan 24, 09 1:17 PM CST
I know of an elderly lady who was running a temp and doctors could not find the reason. It turned out, that she had a kidney infection and had been burning uncomfortably for God only know how long and could not tell anyone. It should be mandatory that urine tests should be taken monthly on the elderly. She was suffering! Reply
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