Dia De Los Muertos: Brazilian Model Mariana Bridi Da Costa Dies After Amputation
26 January 2009, 9:18 AM. By Alex Alvarez
Brazilian model and pageant queen Mariana Bridi da Costa died early Saturday morning after having undergone surgery to remove her hands and feet.
The 20-year-old had originally been diagnosed with having kidney stones, but it was later discovered that she was suffering from a urinary tract infection that resulted in cutting off circulation to her extremities. The infection was caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a strain of bacteria resistant to drugs.
Mariana’s father, Agnaldo Costa, shared his grief with reporters, saying, “God is comforting our hearts because he wanted her to be with him now. I can’t accept that my daughter left us so soon.”
Our thoughts are with her family.
Brazilian amputee model dies [Stuff.nz]
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CRAZY! My mind is reeling from this! Just so unbelievable that this all happened from a urinary tract infection.
Seriously, I’m gonna monitor that shit more closely.
I’m scurred for you.
Pobrecita. So sad.