Also known as: Brain infection
Kyle develops a periventricular brain abscess as a complication from his previously implanted brain device. Despite Amelia Shepherd's attempted ventricular washout procedure, the abscess ruptures into his ventricles during surgery, causing brain herniation and death.
Also known as: Flesh-eating bacteria
A young driver's education student develops necrotizing fasciitis in his chest cavity as a complication of strep throat and peritonsillar abscess. The infection spreads to the parapharyngeal space, mediastinum, and around the heart, requiring emergency surgical debridement.
Also known as: Throat abscess
Rhys presents with a peritonsillar abscess secondary to strep throat, which causes him to faint during driver's education. This abscess serves as the initial infection that progresses to necrotizing fasciitis.
Also known as: Strep throat
Rhys's initial diagnosis of strep throat leads to the development of a peritonsillar abscess and eventually life-threatening necrotizing fasciitis.