Hope Smith
Coverage of Hope Smith in the Nexus archive.
- 12-year-old girl survives septic shock from flea-borne illness after coming home from youth camp
A 12-year-old Texas girl spent six days in the hospital after flea-borne murine typhus caused septic shock. Doctors noted a rise in cases this summer, attributing it to mild winters preserving flea populations, and emphasized prevention measures like flea control and avoiding outdoor risks.
- 12-year-old girl survives septic shock from flea-borne illness after coming home from youth camp
A 12-year-old Texas girl was hospitalized for six days after flea-borne typhus caused septic shock. Doctors diagnosed her with murine typhus, a flea-transmitted illness with symptoms mimicking other diseases, and noted increased cases linked to mild winters. Treatment with doxycycline improved her condition.
- 12-year-old girl survives septic shock from flea-borne illness after coming home from youth camp
A 12-year-old Texas girl, Hope Smith, survived septic shock caused by flea-borne murine typhus after returning from a youth camp. She was hospitalized for six days, with symptoms including a high fever and respiratory issues, before being diagnosed and treated with doxycycline by pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Gueorgui Dubrocq.