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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Footballer who went to hospital with flu symptoms has legs amputated days before 21st birthday

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An amateur footballer had both of his legs amputated days before his 21st birthday after becoming ill with flu symptoms.

Levi Dewey, now 21, suffered multiple organ failure after catching a form of the flu and subsequently suffered severe sepsis and at one point was described as the sickest person in the country.

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