Teen's Limbs Amputated Following Flu-Like Symptoms

A 14-year-old boy in Tennessee had to have his hands and legs amputated after what seemed like normal flu-like symptoms turned deadly. Mathias Uribe was diagnosed with pneumonia and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which led to cardiac arrest. Although his life was saved with the help of an ECMO machine, the lack of blood flow to his extremities necessitated the amputations. Mathias' family is hopeful that he will be able to leave the hospital soon with the aid of prosthetic limbs. The parents have launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the teen's medical costs, which has raised over $235,000.