Rare flesh-eating infection leaves Montgomery County business owner in the hospital
6abc Philadelphia••general
Key Points:
- Peter Atkinson, a 49-year-old business owner from North Wales, Pennsylvania, has been hospitalized since December 19 due to necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection.
- The infection quickly escalated to sepsis and kidney failure, requiring emergency surgery and intubation; Atkinson credits the hospital's swift response with saving his life.
- His family highlighted the emotional impact, especially given their history with sepsis, and noted signs of improvement starting around Christmas.
- Atkinson, who owns a towing company, is currently unable to work and is on dialysis, with plans for further procedures and rehabilitation.
- A fundraiser initiated by a friend has raised $13,000 to support the family
