Joshua Abbot-Littler, a 20-year-old student, died from sepsis caused by a bacterial infection contracted through cross-contamination from inadequate hand hygiene on the ward at The Christie Cancer Hospital, according to a coroner's conclusion reported by major media. He had previously beaten Hodgkin lymphoma in May 2024 after chemotherapy and proton beam therapy. He died on June 26, 2024, from multiple organ failure caused by sepsis following a bacterial infection. The specific bacteria that caused his fatal infection and whether it was multidrug-resistant remain unknown.
Yara, a 20-year-old university student, died from septic shock after developing symptoms initially thought to be stomach flu, according to major media reports. Her condition rapidly deteriorated at the hospital, leading to loss of consciousness, a seizure, and organ failure. According to Aftonbladet, Lina Salman described that her daughter had also been carsick since she was little, so the family wondered if it was that. The exact timeline and medical decisions leading to Yara's rapid deterioration from stomach flu symptoms to septic shock have not been disclosed.
She has also been carsick since she was little so we wondered if it was that.
Aleisha Rochester, a 33-year-old mother, died from sepsis contributed to by NHS neglect after being given the wrong antibiotics multiple times, according to a coroner's ruling. She underwent a routine procedure to remove abscesses from her left armpit and groin on August 5, 2023. She was prescribed antibiotics that did not follow hospital guidelines and were ineffective against the likely pathogen, according to coroner's findings. She died two weeks after her procedure, leaving behind an eight-year-old son. According to The Sun - Main, Lorna described her as the most loving, caring and compassionate daughter you could wish for. Why the surgical team at St Helier Hospital did not consult with the microbiology team before prescribing ineffective antibiotics remains unclear.
Zoe Tighe, a 22-year-old woman, died after a hospital failed to check if she was pregnant during four A&E visits for abdominal pain, according to an inquest hearing reported by major media. She was diagnosed with sepsis and found to be 14 weeks pregnant with a deceased baby after collapsing at home. She died after suffering three cardiac arrests following the birth of her deceased baby. According to Daily Mail - Home, Johanna described that the consultant could not understand why James Paget had never done a routine pregnancy test on any of Zoe's visits, as she said this would be standard with any young woman presenting at A&E with lower abdominal pain, even if they didn't think they were pregnant.
It is too difficult, we pretend that she is in there watching a movie. Like it used to be.
Diarra Brown, a 28-year-old British lawyer, died days after undergoing cosmetic surgery in Turkey, with sepsis as the likely cause, according to an inquest hearing. She underwent a Brazilian butt lift, liposuction, and arm lift procedures in Turkey on October 22, 2021. She experienced severe pain, swelling, fever, and lethargy after the surgery, but was reassured by doctors that it was normal, according to major media reports. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Daisy Brown described that the surgeon told her it was normal for someone coming out of anaesthesia to have these symptoms, and she was told to eat and drink as much as possible, and walk around the room regularly. Whether the Turkish clinic where Diarra Brown had surgery faced any regulatory consequences or investigations after her death is not known.
Critical unknowns persist in these cases, including whether any disciplinary actions or policy changes have been implemented at the hospitals involved. These deaths underscore broader implications for sepsis prevention and hospital protocols, raising questions about standard procedures, antibiotic stewardship, and cross-contamination risks in healthcare settings.
I was near her and said 'I am here with you', I just wanted her to hear me.
I think we have lost her.
The most loving, caring and compassionate daughter you could wish for.
The consultant... could not understand why James Paget had never done a routine pregnancy test on any of Zoe's visits as she said this would be standard with any young woman presenting at A&E with lower abdominal pain, even if they didn't think they were pregnant.
It is my belief that had Zoe been made aware of her pregnancy when she first presented at James Paget with the abdominal issues, that attitude towards the maintenance of her health and seeking further support for the sake of the unborn child would have been a priority.
The surgeon told her it was normal for someone coming out of anaesthesia to have these symptoms. She was told to eat and drink as much as possible, and walk around the room regularly.
Diarra could not walk, she was sweating and had a high temp, was breathless and lethargic and she was in and out of consciousness. Her eyes kept rolling back. She was aware she was losing consciousness and told me to slap her.