Case Studies

Personal accounts from people affected by bacterial infections and their medical journeys. These stories cover diagnosis, treatment experiences, and recovery from various bacterial illnesses.

I Got Food Poisoning from Rice: Case Study

How Karen ended up in the hospital after eating contaminated rice at a hotel buffet party.

I Got Hot Tub Folliculitis!

A relaxing hot tub dip during a Lanzarote holiday left Karen with a painful skin infection she didn't see coming.

I Nearly Died from Toxic Shock: Case Study

A woman's account of nearly dying from toxic shock syndrome at age 29 and how a routine contraceptive choice led to a life-threatening condition.

My Mum Died of C Difficile: Case Study

A daughter shares how her mother died from C difficile after routine knee surgery, highlighting the dangers of this hospital infection.

My Stomach Ulcer Was Due to a Bug: Case Study

Reg's stomach ulcer turned out to be caused by a bacteria, not stress as he first thought.