it was fortunate that we had come in.” Nigel underwent surgery to cure what he believed to be an abscess,
but it was discovered that he really had necrotising fasciitis—a flesh-eating parasite that may result from an infected incision.
“If I hadn’t been to the hospital for a second examination within six to 10 days, I would be dead,” he said.
“Since the wound is still open and has to be packed every several days, they haven’t given me an official date yet. “I just have to make sure it hasn’t started spreading again.
