What happened to Jesse Brown? Florida boy dies from deadly bacteria after ankle injury

On Wednesday, February 15, the family of Florida boy Jesse Brown announced that the 11-year-old had died from an infection sustained after an ankle injury.Trigger warning: This article contains graphic mentions of a disease. Readers' discretion is advised. According to the New York Post, Jesse Brown suffered a seemingly minor ankle injury while running on a treadmill a few weeks ago. His family reported that over time, the injury led to a flesh-eating bacterial infection caused by Strep A.Danketh745@Becketh711DanFlorida boy dies from infection after twisting ankle on treadmill: 'Complete disbelief'Jesse Brown’s family says he was healthy and outgoing 11-year-old111Florida boy dies from infection after twisting ankle on treadmill: 'Complete disbelief'Jesse Brown’s family says he was healthy and outgoing 11-year-oldJesse Brown's cousin, Megan Brown, told Fox News reporters:&quot;His whole leg was covered in like splotchy, purply, red, almost like bruises.&quot;Brown said:“(Doctors said) said that because he rolled his ankle, that that’s likely where the infection attacked it, because it was already (weak).&quot;Kate Pritchard@KatePri14608408@annatime94 @NjbBari3 @DavidJoffe64 If we look at the UK &amp; Canada it's been horrific!! We have an advantage that we know what's coming, but the government will inevitably refuse to act. God forbid they acknowledge the dire state we are in.151@annatime94 @NjbBari3 @DavidJoffe64 If we look at the UK &amp; Canada it's been horrific!! We have an advantage that we know what's coming, but the government will inevitably refuse to act. God forbid they acknowledge the dire state we are in.As per Orlando Pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones, while Strep A infections are typically not serious, they can, in rare cases, lead to flesh-eating sicknesses. The bacteria reportedly caused his brain to swell, leading to his untimely death.Jesse Brown was a motocross enthusiast In an official fundraising page started by Jesse's school to support his family, a spokesperson noted that he was a popular student who would be deeply missed.Carrie Hahn@KSgirlCarrie@MeetJess Both of my kids have strep with URI symptoms and without sore throat.They’ve been on antibiotics 48 hours and I’m watching them closely. My younger, who is medically complex, has really struggled. Today was day 5 of an awful cough. He’s so tired.581@MeetJess Both of my kids have strep with URI symptoms and without sore throat.They’ve been on antibiotics 48 hours and I’m watching them closely. My younger, who is medically complex, has really struggled. Today was day 5 of an awful cough. He’s so tired.The statement read:“Jesse was kind and compassionate, looked out for others, adventurous, and truly an amazing friend and classmate. Jesse will be missed incredibly in so many ways, but will remain in our hearts forever.”The spokesperson noted that Jesse had been a 'miracle child,' as his parents struggled to conceive for 10 years before he was born. The statement read:&quot;Jesse Brown was a Lifelong Leopard here at Lakemont, starting as a sweet kindergartner and now in his fifth grade year. While Jesse was a miracle to his parents and family, he was also a true blessing to his Lakemont Family. &quot;Megan Brown said Jesse was an avid motocross enthusiast who was unusually mature for his age. She said:“He was just such an old soul. Like, everybody was like, ‘He’s such a little adult, like, in this little, tiny body, you know?”karenlouise@karenlo31539710@KatePri14608408 To be honest ive seen more about strep a than i have of the he that shall not be named illness...which isnt saying much i know71@KatePri14608408 To be honest ive seen more about strep a than i have of the he that shall not be named illness...which isnt saying much i knowAccording to WESH, Strep A infections had decreased during the Covid-19 pandemic, but cases have now begun to rise. Florida Representative Anna V Eskami said that Brown's infection marked the third case of Strep A in the past month. His infection was not evident to his family, as he had to wear a boot for his ankle injury.Dr Alan Cross, an expert on infectious diseases at the University of Maryland Medical Center, described how it should be dealt with. Cross said:“The bottom line here is that first properly clean the wound and then be able to watch it over time.&quot;Dr. Deepti Gurdasani@dgurdasani1Given recent evidence of increase post-COVID strep infection, we really need to consider if apart from the impact of COVID, we are seeing long term impacts on the health of children that are resulting in these absences. These may be a marker of the damage done by mass infection.11626Given recent evidence of increase post-COVID strep infection, we really need to consider if apart from the impact of COVID, we are seeing long term impacts on the health of children that are resulting in these absences. These may be a marker of the damage done by mass infection.Dr Candace Jones said signs of serious Strep A infections include swelling, fever, redness, and a foul odor.

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