Who was undergoing a surgery?
Katie Roche
What surgery was she going to do?
spine surgery:
Who did she share her room with?
6-year-old
What did she contract from him?
bacterial infection
How much weight did she lose?
30 pounds
Did she become very weak?
yes
Did the mother think she wouldn't live longer?
no
What was the bacteria's name?
Clostridium difficile
Children who get this are likely to die?
yes
Which doctor suggested that this infection is worrisome?
Dr. Peter Pronovos
From what university?
Johns Hopkins