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Originally Posted by PedOncoDoc
The articles have a significant lack of scientific data or thoughtful comment from the physicians - typically a sign of a journalist seeking a sensationalist story.
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Absolutely, 100% agree. I've been following the news stories and it is disheartening to see such a lack of basic research and scientific knowledge. What blows my mind is that they seem to have interviewed physicians for the story. The reporters seem to just not get it. All of them. From CNN to ABC to FOX news. It is painful to read.
I don't understand what makes her case so special. Pretty, young, white girl? Rarer bacteria? Now we have news stories about other people in Atlanta being hospitalized with necrotizing fasciitis. Different bacteria, obviously unrelated, if any reporter cared to do the slightest amount of research.
From FOX news
"Bobby Vaughn, the third person reported in recent weeks to be battling a flesh-eating bacteria known as necrotizing fasciitis in Georgia"
There is so much wrong with that, I don't know where to begin...