article_snippet.sent: So extreme was Douglas Murphy's infection, surgeons were preparing to amputate his leg.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Murphy was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis and medics battled to save his from the grips of infection. '
article_snippet.sent: Despite being hooked up to several IV drips and plied with different combinations of antibiotics, Mr Murphy's fever refused to slow.
article_snippet.sent: When red infection lines began to shoot over Mr Murphy knee, surgeons decided to prep Mr Murphy for amputation.
article_snippet.sent: Eventually, infection was beaten and Mr Murphy was moved to a regular hospital room to recover. '
article_snippet.sent: Mr Murphy was discharged and given crutches, which Mr Murphy found difficult to navigate.
article_snippet.sent: On Mr Murphy first day back home, Mr Murphy slipped, broke Mr Murphy hip and was sent back to hospital for a string of orthopaedic surgeries which ended in a total hip replacement.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Murphy lymph system was severely damaged following the infection and the foot of the bed is now covered in scar tissue.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Murphy is keen to raise awareness of Mr Murphy ordeal, working tirelessly with the National Necrotizing Faciitis Foundation. '