Woman Claims Ex-Boyfriend's Fart Gave Her A 7-Year Sinus Infection
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A woman went viral after claiming her ex-boyfriend gave her a 7-year sinus infection caused by E. coli.
While many people remember ex-partners through fond memories, photos, or thoughtful gestures, one American woman has gone viral for a far more unusual and unfortunate reason. Christine Connell claims her former boyfriend left her with a sinus infection that has lasted for seven years. Connell recently shared her bizarre health ordeal on TikTok, where the video has now garnered over 4 lakh views.
For years, she battled a persistent sinus infection that left doctors puzzled, until a recent nasal culture test revealed the unexpected culprit: Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacteria usually linked to faecal contamination.
'E. coli is from poop," Connell explained in the video. What shocked viewers wasn't just the diagnosis but also how she claims the bacteria entered her system. Connell alleges the infection originated from exposure to her ex-boyfriend's fart. She recalled recovering from ankle surgery in a hotel room they shared, lying immobile under the covers on one of two queen beds. Her then-boyfriend, standing unclothed between the beds, passed gas directly in her direction. 'I've never, ever, ever smelled anything that compares to that," she said.
Suffering from a 7 year sinus infection after her ex-boyfriend farted in her face while recovering from surgery, Christine Connell said doctors found E. coli in her sinuses.'He and I stayed in a hotel one night after I had surgery, and he farted terribly, like I couldn't… pic.twitter.com/4mMXRmwSyT
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According to the CDC, E. coli bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are harmless, some can cause serious illnesses such as diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and, in rare cases like Connell's, a sinus infection. The bacteria typically enter the body through the mouth via contaminated food, water or contact with unclean surfaces.
'I don't think it is common," Connell admitted. 'It can happen, it has happened before, but it's definitely rare."
She suspects her vulnerability to the infection was linked to her body's focus on recovering from surgery. 'I had just had ankle surgery that I was recovering from, so I imagine that my immune system was focused on healing that," she explained. 'I think that maybe in another circumstance, like if I had been healthy, it wouldn't have happened."
Sinusitis, commonly known as a sinus infection, occurs when the sinuses become inflamed and filled with fluid. It is a widespread condition in the US, typically treated with antibiotics and nasal sprays. However, Connell's persistent case proved resistant to standard treatments, baffling doctors for years.
In a follow-up video, she shared that surgery was the next step. 'They're going to use general anaesthesia to go up there and physically scrape off where the bacteria have been and really wash it and get all of the infected tissue out of there," she said.
Connell's story has taken the internet by storm, eliciting a mix of shock, sympathy, and disbelief. Though extremely rare, her case serves as a bizarre reminder of how unpredictable health complications can be.
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