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{"source_context": [{"span_id": "s00001", "text": "Passage 1:\n"}, {"span_id": "s00002", "text": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance has been a true blessing ever since the moment she entered this world at 3 pounds. She was small and premature, but she was and is a fighter. Oakleigh started off on 4 liters of oxygen and within 3 days she was breathing nothing but air and saturating between 98 and 100%. In the NICU, they used to call her Miss Sassy because of her ability to express her displeasure with her circumstances.Oakleigh had grown normally and her health was excellent up until a couple of months ago when she came down with a sudden fever. Out of nowhere, her fever spiked to 104. It just so happened that Oakleigh had a severe UTI that probably had invaded her kidneys.After going on antibiotics, the fever went away but returned a week later. She has battled with reoocurring infections over the latest months and was then hospitalized for further testing.The tests revealed that Oakleigh has stage 3 kidney reflux.This is rather common with this condition, but the bacteria associated with her infection was a dangerous, antibiotic resistant strain of Pseudomonas.While she was in the hospital, tests were done on her heart which revealed moderate ASD and pulmonary stenosis.This is especially concerning when you consider the infection and the involvement of the kidneys.Oakleigh is currently scheduled for surgery at the end of this month.They will be operating to fix the reflux in her left kidney, which now has 22% functionality, in hopes to eliminate future infections.This will be about a 4 ½ hour procedure.Her left kidney is actually 2 kidneys, with 2 different ureters which will have to be cut back to a length that will prevent reflux.She will also have to have a pocket on the outside of the kidney removed.The next step after healing from the surgery is to meet with the cardiologist to discuss additional testing for her heart condition.Oakleigh has a long road ahead of her, but God has her hand every step of the way and for that we are extreemly thankful.Oakleigh is surrounded by a loving and supportive family and on their behalf, we thank you for your support.God Bless!\n"}, {"span_id": "s00003", "text": "Passage 2:\n"}, {"span_id": "s00004", "text": "What is a pseudomonas infection? NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR A pseudomonas infection is caused by a very common type of bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa (say \"soo-duh-MOH-nuss ay-roo-jee-NOH-suh\"). NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Healthy people often carry these bacteria around without knowing it and without having any problems. Sometimes these germs cause minor problems like swimmer's ear and hot tub rash. But for people who are weak or ill, these germs can cause very serious-even deadly-infections in any part of the body. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Recommended Related to Health A-Z Aspergillosis Important It is possible that the main title of the report Aspergillosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Read the Aspergillosis article > > NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR The infections are hard to treat because the bacteria can resist many types of antibiotics, the medicines normally used to kill bacteria. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Who gets this infection? NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR People in the hospital may get this infection. In hospitals, the bacteria can spread through medical equipment, cleaning solutions, and other equipment. They can even spread through food. When they spread to patients who are weak because of illness, surgery, or treatment, they can cause very serious infections. For example, pseudomonas is one of the main causes of pneumonia in patients who are on breathing machines. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Burn victims and people with puncture wounds may get dangerous pseudomonas infections of the blood, bone, or urinary tract. The bacteria can also get into the body through IV needles or catheters. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR These bacteria like moist environments, such as hot tubs and swimming pools, where they can cause a skin rash or swimmer's ear. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR People who wear contact lenses can get serious eye infections if the bacteria get into their contact lens solutions. This can happen if you aren't careful about keeping your contact lenses and equipment sterile. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR What are the symptoms? NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Symptoms depend on where the infection is. If it's in a wound, there may be green-blue pus in or around the area. If you have swimmer's ear, your ear aches. If the infection causes pneumonia, you may get a cough. When the infections are elsewhere in the body, you may have a fever and feel tired. But all pseudomonas infections can make you very sick if they spread through the bloodstream (septicemia). A serious infection can cause symptoms of high fever, chills, confusion, and shock.\n"}, {"span_id": "s00005", "text": "Passage 3:\n"}, {"span_id": "s00006", "text": "OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma infant is fighting for her life inside a metro hospital. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR She isn’t even a year old yet, but doctors say she’s contracted a “super strain” of E. coli. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Her family doesn’t know how she contracted the serious bacterial infection, and investigators with the CDC are looking into the case. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Oakleigh Nance has been in and out of the hospital for months after she was born with a kidney issue. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Now, her family is hoping she can fight off this disease before an upcoming kidney surgery that could save her life. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Oakleigh is just 11-months-old. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR “She has such a great personality. When she’s feeling good, she’s rambunctious, just like any other normal kid,” said Chris Curtis, Oakleigh's grandfather. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Oakleigh was born premature, weighing only three pounds. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR She spent a lot of time in the NICU, but she went home and seemed to be in perfect health for six months. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Then, the trouble began. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Oakleigh came down with a bacterial infection. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR She went back to the hospital, and on Monday, her family got the awful news. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR She was diagnosed with a critical case of E. coli. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR “With this strain of E. coli, it can get in her brain, it can get in her spinal cord, basically cause her to go into cardiac arrest. And we heard that it was a very, very scary situation,” Curtis said. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR What’s also concerning, Curtis says, is that because Oakleigh has already had so many antibiotics for those previous health issues, the family is running out of options. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR \"The real problem that Oakleigh faces is the fact that at such a young age, she’s been exposed to so many antibiotics. The E. coli she has is resistant to a lot of antibiotics that are out there,” Curtis said. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR While doctors race against the clock, Oakleigh’s family says their faith is what’s keeping them going. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR “I know that God is in control of all else, and when I think about what’s going on in her life, I think about my faith in God. That’s what sustains me and gets me through it,” Curtis said. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Oakleigh’s kidney surgery is scheduled for the second week in August. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR Now, her family is trying to raise money through a GoFundMe account to cover those medical expenses. NEWLINE_CHAR NEWLINE_CHAR See a mistake? Report a typo here.\n"}], "question": "", "reference_answers": ["An Oklahoma girl diagnosed with \"super\" E. coli is facing a life-or-death battle—and worse, she's only 11 months old. \"With this strain of E. coli, it can get in her brain, it can get in her spinal cord, basically cause her to go into cardiac arrest,\" her grandfather, Chris Curtis, tells KFOR. \"And we heard that it was a very, very scary situation.\" Her family says it's not clear how Oakleigh Nance got the infection, which appears resistant to antibiotics, but the CDC is investigating. It all started when Oakleigh was born premature at only 3 pounds and \"started off on 4 liters of oxygen,\" according to a GoFundMe page to help pay her medical bills. \"In the NICU, they used to call her Miss Sassy because of her ability to express her displeasure with her circumstances,\" the page says. Then she went home and was fine for months until a 104-degree temperature and severe urinary tract infection sent her back to the hospital. Since then, she's been diagnosed with moderate ASD and pulmonary stenosis of the heart, stage 3 kidney reflux, and \"a dangerous, antibiotic resistant strain of Pseudomonas,\" says the GoFundMe page. Now doctors are planning a 4 1/2-hour procedure on her kidney, which is functioning at 22%, to possibly prevent other infections. \"I know that God is in control of all else, and when I think about what’s going on in her life, I think about my faith in God,\" says Curtis. \"That’s what sustains me and gets me through it.\" (Read about a brain-eating bacteria that has returned to Louisiana.)"], "answers": [{"answer_id": "a001", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an Oklahoma infant born prematurely at three pounds, faces serious kidney and heart conditions as well as recurring antibiotic-resistant infections. After spending time in neonatal intensive care, she appeared healthy for her first six months. She later developed a high fever and a severe urinary tract infection, followed by repeated infections and hospitalizations.\n\nTesting revealed stage 3 kidney reflux, in which urine flows back toward the kidney. Her left kidney, described as having two parts and two ureters, was functioning at 22%. Doctors scheduled an approximately four-and-a-half-hour operation to correct the reflux, shorten the ureters and remove a pocket on the outside of the kidney. Her family hoped the surgery, scheduled for the second week of August, would prevent further infections. Tests also found moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis; after she heals from kidney surgery, the family plans to meet with a cardiologist about further testing.\n\nOne of Oakleigh’s infections involved an antibiotic-resistant strain of *Pseudomonas*. These common bacteria can cause minor conditions such as swimmer’s ear and hot tub rash, but they can also cause serious infections in people who are ill or vulnerable. They thrive in moist environments and can spread through hospital equipment, catheters and other sources. Symptoms vary with the site of infection, while a bloodstream infection can cause high fever, chills, confusion and shock. Resistance to antibiotics can make treatment difficult.\n\nA separate report said Oakleigh, then 11 months old, had contracted a critical, antibiotic-resistant strain of *E. coli*. Her family did not know how she acquired it, and the CDC was investigating. Her grandfather said her prior exposure to antibiotics had limited treatment options and that the family hoped she would overcome the infection before surgery. Relatives described faith and family support as sources of strength and were raising money through GoFundMe to help cover her medical expenses."}, {"answer_id": "a002", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an Oklahoma infant born prematurely at just three pounds, faces serious kidney and heart conditions complicated by recurring, antibiotic-resistant infections. After an early stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, where staff nicknamed her “Miss Sassy,” Oakleigh grew normally and remained healthy for several months.\n\nHer health problems began with a high fever and a severe urinary tract infection that reached her kidneys. Although antibiotics initially reduced the fever, the infection returned, leading to months of illness and further hospital testing. Doctors found stage 3 kidney reflux, a condition that allows urine to flow back toward the kidneys. Her left kidney reportedly had only 22% function. Tests also revealed a moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis, which her family planned to discuss with a cardiologist after kidney surgery.\n\nOakleigh was scheduled for an approximately four-and-a-half-hour operation to correct the reflux and reduce the risk of future infections. One account also describes an antibiotic-resistant strain of *Pseudomonas* associated with her infections. Another reports that, at 11 months old, Oakleigh was diagnosed with a critical, antibiotic-resistant E. coli infection while awaiting surgery. Her family said doctors had limited treatment options after her exposure to several antibiotics, and the CDC was investigating how she contracted the infection.\n\n*Pseudomonas aeruginosa* is a common bacterium that can cause minor conditions such as swimmer’s ear and hot-tub rash, but it can produce dangerous infections in people who are ill or vulnerable. It may spread through medical equipment or enter the body through wounds, IV lines and catheters. Symptoms vary by the site of infection; if it reaches the bloodstream, serious symptoms can include high fever, chills, confusion and shock. Treatment can be difficult because the bacteria resist many antibiotics.\n\nOakleigh’s family says faith and support from loved ones have helped sustain them through her illness. They also established a GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses."}, {"answer_id": "a003", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an 11-month-old Oklahoma infant born prematurely at three pounds, is facing serious kidney problems and recurrent bacterial infections. After spending time in neonatal intensive care, she appeared healthy for several months before developing a high fever and a severe urinary tract infection. Antibiotics initially brought down the fever, but the infection returned, leading to further hospital testing.\n\nDoctors found that Oakleigh has stage 3 kidney reflux, a condition that allows urine to flow backward toward the kidneys. Her left kidney has only 22% function and consists of two kidney units with separate ureters. Surgery is planned to correct the reflux by shortening the ureters and removing a pocket on the outside of the kidney. The procedure is expected to take about four and a half hours. Tests also revealed two heart conditions, moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis. After she recovers from kidney surgery, her family plans to meet with a cardiologist about further testing.\n\nOakleigh’s infections have included an antibiotic-resistant strain of *Pseudomonas*. The passages also report that she was later diagnosed with a critical, drug-resistant strain of *E. coli*. Her family does not know how she contracted it, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating. Her grandfather, Chris Curtis, said her previous exposure to antibiotics has left doctors with fewer treatment options. The family hopes she can overcome the infection before her scheduled kidney surgery.\n\nPseudomonas bacteria are common and may cause minor problems, such as swimmer’s ear or a rash. They can cause serious infections in people who are ill or vulnerable, however, and resistance to antibiotics can make treatment difficult. Symptoms depend on the site of infection; a severe infection that spreads into the bloodstream can cause fever, chills, confusion and shock.\n\nOakleigh’s family describes her as spirited and says faith and support from loved ones are helping them through her illness. They have also sought donations through a GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical expenses."}, {"answer_id": "a004", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an Oklahoma infant born prematurely at three pounds, faces serious kidney problems and recurring bacterial infections. After spending time in a neonatal intensive care unit, she appeared healthy for several months. Her health later declined when she developed a high fever and a severe urinary tract infection that may have reached her kidneys.\n\nTests revealed stage 3 kidney reflux, a condition in which urine flows back toward the kidneys. Oakleigh’s left kidney, which has two ureters, was reported to have 22% function. Doctors scheduled surgery to correct the reflux and reduce the risk of future infections. Further testing also revealed moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis, heart conditions that her family planned to discuss with a cardiologist after her recovery from kidney surgery.\n\nOne account says Oakleigh’s infection involved an antibiotic-resistant strain of *Pseudomonas*. These bacteria can cause minor ailments in healthy people but serious infections in people who are ill or vulnerable. They can spread in hospitals and thrive in moist environments. Symptoms depend on the site of infection, and infections that enter the bloodstream can cause high fever, chills, confusion and shock. Treatment can be difficult because the bacteria may resist several antibiotics.\n\nA separate news report says that, at 11 months old, Oakleigh was hospitalized with a critical, antibiotic-resistant strain of *E. coli*. Her family did not know how she contracted it, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was investigating. Her grandfather said her previous exposure to antibiotics had left doctors with fewer treatment options. The family hoped she would overcome the infection before kidney surgery scheduled for the second week of August.\n\nOakleigh’s family described her as spirited and rambunctious when well. They said their faith and the support of loved ones were helping them through her illness, and they were raising money to help cover her medical expenses."}, {"answer_id": "a005", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an Oklahoma infant born prematurely at three pounds, faces serious kidney and heart conditions and recurring bacterial infections. Despite her early arrival and a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, where staff nicknamed her “Miss Sassy,” she initially grew well and was in good health for about six months.\n\nHer health problems began with a high fever caused by a severe urinary tract infection that had reached her kidneys. The fever returned after antibiotic treatment, and repeated infections led to further hospital testing. Doctors found stage 3 kidney reflux, a condition associated with recurring infections, including an antibiotic-resistant strain of *Pseudomonas*. Her left kidney was reported to have 22% function. Tests also revealed moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis, heart conditions that her family planned to discuss with a cardiologist after kidney surgery.\n\nThe planned kidney operation was intended to correct the reflux, reduce future infections and address complications involving the left kidney and its ureters. The procedure was expected to last about four and a half hours. In a later report, the family said the surgery was scheduled for the second week of August.\n\nAt 11 months old, Oakleigh was hospitalized again with a critical, antibiotic-resistant strain of *E. coli*. Her family did not know how she contracted it, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was investigating. Her grandfather said previous antibiotic exposure had left doctors with limited treatment options. The family hoped she would overcome the infection before her kidney operation and set up a GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses. They described their faith and the support of loved ones as sources of strength.\n\nThe passages also explain that *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* is a common bacterium that may cause minor problems in healthy people but can produce serious infections in people who are ill or vulnerable. It can spread through contaminated equipment or moist environments and may infect the lungs, urinary tract, wounds, blood or eyes. Symptoms depend on the site of infection; a bloodstream infection can cause high fever, chills, confusion and shock. Treatment can be difficult because the bacteria may resist multiple antibiotics."}, {"answer_id": "a006", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an 11-month-old Oklahoma infant born prematurely at just three pounds, is facing serious kidney, heart and bacterial infection problems. After spending time in a neonatal intensive care unit, where staff nicknamed her “Miss Sassy,” she grew normally and was in good health for her first six months.\n\nHer health problems began with a fever that reached 104 degrees and a urinary tract infection that spread to her kidneys. Although antibiotics initially brought the fever down, infections returned over the following months, leading to further hospital testing. Doctors diagnosed stage 3 kidney reflux, a condition in which urine flows backward toward the kidney. Her left kidney has about 22 percent functionality. She is scheduled for surgery to repair the reflux and reduce the risk of future infections.\n\nTesting also revealed an atrial septal defect, or ASD, and pulmonary stenosis. After Oakleigh recovers from kidney surgery, her family plans to meet with a cardiologist about further testing.\n\nHer treatment has been complicated by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. One account identifies a resistant strain of *Pseudomonas*, while a later report says she was diagnosed with a critical, resistant strain of *E. coli*. Her family says repeated antibiotic treatment has left doctors with fewer options. The family does not know how she contracted the *E. coli* infection, and CDC investigators are looking into the case.\n\n*Pseudomonas aeruginosa* can cause minor conditions such as swimmer’s ear and hot tub rash in healthy people, but it can cause severe infections in people who are ill or vulnerable. It thrives in moist environments and can spread through medical equipment, catheters or other sources. Symptoms vary by the site of infection; if bacteria enter the bloodstream, serious symptoms can include high fever, chills, confusion and shock.\n\nOakleigh’s family says faith and the support of loved ones are helping them through her illness. They have also established a fundraising account to help cover medical expenses."}, {"answer_id": "a007", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an 11-month-old Oklahoma infant born prematurely at three pounds, faces serious kidney and heart conditions along with recurring bacterial infections. After spending time in the neonatal intensive care unit, she appeared healthy for about six months before developing a high fever and a severe urinary tract infection that likely reached her kidneys. Although antibiotics initially reduced the fever, infections returned over the following months, leading to further hospital treatment and testing.\n\nDoctors diagnosed Oakleigh with stage 3 kidney reflux. Her left kidney, described as having two kidneys and two ureters, has only 22% functionality. A roughly four-and-a-half-hour surgery is planned to correct the reflux, shorten the ureters and remove a pocket on the outside of the kidney, with the goal of preventing future infections. Her family said the procedure was scheduled for the second week in August. Hospital tests also revealed moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis; after she recovers from kidney surgery, she is expected to see a cardiologist about further testing.\n\nOne of Oakleigh’s infections involved an antibiotic-resistant strain of *Pseudomonas*. These bacteria are common and may cause minor ailments in healthy people, but they can cause severe infections in people weakened by illness or treatment. They can spread in hospitals through equipment and other sources, enter the body through wounds or catheters, and are often difficult to treat because of antibiotic resistance. Symptoms vary by the site of infection, while a serious bloodstream infection can cause fever, chills, confusion and shock.\n\nA separate report says Oakleigh was diagnosed with a critical, antibiotic-resistant strain of *E. coli*. Her family did not know how she contracted it, and the CDC was investigating. Her grandfather, Chris Curtis, said her previous exposure to many antibiotics had left doctors with fewer treatment options. The family hoped she would overcome the infection before surgery and was raising money for medical expenses through GoFundMe. They described Oakleigh as spirited and said their faith and the support of loved ones were helping them through her illness."}, {"answer_id": "a008", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an Oklahoma infant born prematurely at three pounds, faces serious kidney and heart conditions as well as recurring bacterial infections. After spending time in neonatal intensive care, Oakleigh appeared healthy for several months. She later developed a high fever and a severe urinary tract infection, followed by repeated infections and hospitalizations.\n\nTesting revealed stage 3 kidney reflux, a condition in which urine flows backward toward the kidney. Her left kidney, described as two kidneys with separate ureters, has 22% function. Doctors scheduled a roughly four-and-a-half-hour operation to correct the reflux, shorten the ureters and remove a pocket on the outside of the kidney, with the aim of preventing future infections. Tests also revealed moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis; her family planned to consult a cardiologist after she recovered from surgery.\n\nOne of Oakleigh’s infections involved an antibiotic-resistant strain of Pseudomonas. The bacterium can cause minor conditions such as swimmer’s ear or hot-tub rash, but it can also cause severe infections in people who are ill or weakened, particularly in hospital settings. It can enter through wounds, catheters or other medical equipment, and infections may be difficult to treat because of antibiotic resistance.\n\nA later report said the 11-month-old had been hospitalized with a serious, antibiotic-resistant strain of E. coli. Her family did not know how she contracted it, and the CDC was investigating. Her grandfather, Chris Curtis, said doctors had limited antibiotic options and the family hoped she would recover in time for kidney surgery scheduled for the second week of August. The family has drawn strength from its faith and sought donations to help cover her medical expenses."}, {"answer_id": "a009", "answer": "Oakleigh Ryan Nance, an Oklahoma infant born prematurely at three pounds, is facing serious kidney and heart conditions complicated by recurring bacterial infections. After spending time in neonatal intensive care, she appeared healthy for about six months before developing a high fever and a severe urinary tract infection. The fever returned after antibiotic treatment, and further testing revealed stage 3 kidney reflux.\n\nOakleigh’s left kidney has 22% function and consists of two kidneys with separate ureters. Doctors scheduled an approximately four-and-a-half-hour operation to correct the reflux and reduce the risk of future infections. They also plan to remove a pocket on the outside of the kidney. Tests during her hospitalization revealed a moderate atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis; after she recovers from kidney surgery, her family plans to consult a cardiologist about further testing.\n\nHer infections have included an antibiotic-resistant strain of Pseudomonas, and a later report said the 11-month-old had also been diagnosed with a critical, drug-resistant strain of E. coli. Her family said the E. coli infection posed serious risks and that her previous exposure to antibiotics had limited treatment options. The family did not know how she contracted it, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was investigating. They hoped she could overcome the infection before her kidney surgery, reported as scheduled for the second week in August.\n\nPseudomonas bacteria are common and may cause minor illnesses such as swimmer’s ear or a hot tub rash. In people who are ill or weakened, however, they can cause serious infections in the lungs, blood, urinary tract or other parts of the body. These infections can be difficult to treat because the bacteria may resist multiple antibiotics. Severe infection spreading through the bloodstream can cause high fever, chills, confusion and shock.\n\nOakleigh’s family describes her as a spirited child and draws strength from its faith and the support of loved ones. The family has also sought donations to help cover her medical expenses."}]}