Ep 4. There's a Fungus in My What!?!
- TV-14
- November 5, 2015
- 44 min
There's a Fungus in My What!?!, the fourth episode of Monsters Inside Me's sixth season, tells the story of individuals who became host to a fungal infection. The episode highlights three different cases and how the patients cope with the infections that are destroying their organs and threatening their lives.
The first case is that of a 26-year-old woman who developed a small, painful bump on her foot, which soon turned into a large, oozing abscess. The problem, however, was not only with her foot; she started experiencing cold sweats, fevers, and excruciating pain. As doctors struggled to find a diagnosis, the woman's condition worsened, and her organs began to shut down. It was only the desperate measures of her doctors that saved her life - but it would take a long time for her to fully recover.
The second case is that of a 38-year-old woman who had a sinus infection that wouldn't go away. After weeks of antibiotics, the woman developed an alarming-looking scab in her nostil. She dismissed it as part of the sinus infection, but as she grew worse, doctors discovered a fungal infection had taken root inside her sinuses, spreading into her eyes and skull, causing severe pain and blindness. The doctors, focusing now on a lifesaving diagnosis, attempted a risky operation to remove the fungus and save the woman's life.
Finally, there was the case of a 10-year-old girl who contracted a fungal infection while out swimming in a lake. The girl developed red spots on her body, with pus-filled bumps that itched and hurt. It was soon discovered her liver had also been infected, causing serious organ damage. Doctors were forced to be creative in their treatment of the stubborn infection, but it wasn't until the girl's father searched for alternative treatments that they could come up with a successful treatment plan.
The three cases in the episode are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the dedication of medical professionals, and the power of infection. It offers a view of what it's like to have a fungal disease, which can be easily mistaken for other conditions like allergies or acne. There is no doubt that the stories of each of the patients were traumatic and held real consequences for their lives, but at the same time, there is a sense of hope in the fact that they have overcome, to varying degrees, the fungi inside them and are still alive after their near-death experiences. The episode is an important reminder of the vulnerability of the human body and the importance of taking prompt and effective action in dealing with infections - even the smallest ones.