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Mother of 4 fighting for her life after multiple spider bites during campfire
KOAT • • health
Key Points:
- Britagne Miller, a Kansas mother, is fighting for her life after multiple spider bites at Cheney Lake led to severe medical complications, including blood clots and infections.
- Miller underwent surgery to remove nearly 300 mL of blood clots and faced a staph infection and suspected end-stage liver failure, with doctors initially giving her only days to a month to live.
- Despite her critical condition and multiple surgeries, Miller has been discharged for at-home care and is preparing for a liver transplant once her hemoglobin levels improve.
- Experts suggest the likely culprit was a brown recluse spider, common in Kansas, and recommend preventive measures such as sealing cracks and shaking out shoes to avoid bites.
- Miller’s family has faced financial hardship due to her prolonged illness, prompting them to start a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical and living expenses.
