NEW : Men are more susceptible than women , Martin said . Brazilian amputee model Mariana Bridi da Costa died early Saturday . Da Costa 's hands , feet were amputated after she contracted septicemia . She was a member of the Miss Brazil beauty pageant and had been on her way to compete in the Miss Universe contest when she fell ill at an airport.
NEW : Brazilian amputee model Mariana Bridi da Costa died early Saturday . Da Costa 's hands , feet were amputated after she contracted septicemia . She was a member of the Miss Brazil beauty pageant and had been on her way to compete in the Miss Universe contest when she fell ill at an airport.