Father’s Battle Against Flesh-Eating Bacteria | Boise News

A father of two in Idaho is fighting for his life after a seemingly innocent bug bite spiraled into a terrifying flesh-eating infection. What started as flu-like symptoms turned into a leg swollen, blistered, and turning black — forcing doctors to realize they were dealing with a rare, aggressive bacteria. After being misdiagnosed with cellulitis, Jon endured multiple surgeries, lost feeling in his leg, required a ventilator, and now battles in the ICU. His wife drives daily to see him while juggling childcare, and the family’s GoFundMe is rallying support as recovery could take months. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f1794a61da87a85