Monsters Inside Me Season 2 Episode 5

Ep 5. Flesh Eaters

  • TV-PG
  • July 14, 2010
  • 44 min
  •   (9)

Monsters Inside Me season 2 episode 5, titled Flesh Eaters, tells the harrowing story of people who became victims of flesh-eating bacteria. The episode takes viewers through the trajectory of several real-life cases of flesh-eating bacteria infection that nearly cost people their lives.

The episode starts with the story of a man named Paul, who contracted the bacteria while working in the steamy swamps of Louisiana. Paul did not initially realize he had been infected and assumed it was just another mosquito bite. However, the infection rapidly spread, and soon Paul had an open wound that began to devour his upper thigh. The doctors found it challenging to control the infection once it had taken hold. They had to perform several surgeries and pump him with antibiotics to stop the bacteria from eating away large parts of his flesh.

The second story takes us through the case of a teenage girl named Marisa, who developed a flesh-eating infection after she contracted strep throat. Marisa and her family thought that the sore throat would get better in a few days with some antibiotics. Still, her condition took an alarming turn, and within days, she was admitted to the ICU. The bacteria had spread to Marisa's bloodstream, and her organs started failing rapidly. Her parents and doctors frantically sought a way to neutralize the bacteria, and it was touch and go for many days as to whether Marisa would survive.

The third story features a father named Ben, who went camping with his family. Ben had cut his foot while hiking but didn't think much of it. However, his condition began to worsen, and the wound turned a deep purple color before spreading to other areas of his foot and leg. The family rushed him to the hospital, where they realized that Ben had, in fact, contracted a deadly flesh-eating bacteria. He underwent several surgeries, with doctors removing the damaged tissue to halt the progression of the bacteria.

The final story follows a young woman named Jenny, who contracted a flesh-eating infection after giving birth. After delivery, Jenny noticed a small lump in her groin area that looked like an inflamed ingrown hair. However, within hours, the lump had turned into a large abscess, and she was rushed to the hospital. The abscess turned out to be a bacterial infection that had started to devour her soft tissue, and doctors had to cut out a large part of her groin to prevent it from spreading further.

Throughout Flesh Eaters, experts, including pathologists and infectious disease specialists, weight in on the severity of flesh-eating bacteria infections and the implications thereof if left untreated. They warn viewers that while flesh-eating bacteria is relatively rare, they are highly aggressive, and it is essential to seek medical attention if you have any signs of infection or injury.

The show also offers information on the variety of bacteria that can cause flesh-eating infections, including the notorious bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, which is responsible for most cases of flesh-eating disease. They highlight the importance of proper hygiene, such as hand-washing and wound care, in preventing infection.

Flesh Eaters is a gripping episode that tugs at the heartstrings. It showcases the bravery of those who have fought and survived against all odds and the skill and dedication of the medical professionals who have saved their lives. The show reminds us that we are not alone in our fight against unseen monsters that can attack us from within, and it emphasizes that awareness and caution are essential in our daily lives.

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Monsters Inside Me, Season 2 Episode 5, is available to watch and stream on Animal Planet. You can also buy, rent Monsters Inside Me on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Animal Planet, FuboTV, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    July 14, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English