Aspen High School graduate battles rare illness with over 120 days in ICU
AspenTimes.com••health
Key Points:
- Jasmine, an Aspen High School graduate, is battling Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), a rare and severe illness caused by flesh-eating bacteria, resulting in over 120 days in the hospital, multiple surgeries, and vital organ damage.
- Initially admitted to Aspen Valley Health, Jasmine was transferred to Grand Junction and later to HCA HealthONE Swedish in Denver, where she continues to receive intensive care.
- Despite the severity of her condition, Jasmine maintains her spirit, supported daily by her mother and loved ones, who emphasize the rarity and seriousness of STSS, which can be fatal even with treatment.
- Friends and community members have expressed deep concern and support, with a GoFundMe page established to help
