Scottish grandfather Ricky Kennedy, 57, nearly died after biting his thumbnail too deeply, causing a small wound that became infected and developed into sepsis. The infection spread from his finger toward his arms and chest, and doctors reportedly told him he had about a 50% chance of surviving. Kennedy spent several months in hospital and was left with complications including septic arthritis, asthma, and damage near his collarbone that required surgery. His case, which circulated in 2018, highlights how a seemingly minor wound can occasionally lead to a serious infection, although such complications are uncommon…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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