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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tara Cobham

Mother’s warning after deadly flesh-eating disease almost kills her a week after birth

Charleigh Chatterton

A mother has warned others about a deadly flesh-eating disease that nearly killed her within a week after giving birth.

Six days after 27-year-old Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter, Alessia, without any complications, she developed flu-like symptoms and a small rash on her stomach.

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