A baby girl who was born earlier this month with four legs in South Africa has died following an operation to amputate two of her limbs, a health official said on Monday. The girl, who was born near the northeastern town of Polokwane, died late last week "following complications in her stomach after the operation," provincial health department spokesman Phuti Seloba told AFP. Health officials had expressed confidence ahead of the operation that the youngster "can pull through". Source: AFPLIN/C << Pig Disease Kills Two Vietnamese Men Counterfeit Pill Crack Down by Health Canada >> Recommended Reading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome / Cot Death Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is death of a baby, under one year of age that occurs in sleep and cannot be explained. READ MORE Achilles Tendon Rupture or Tear Achilles tendon tear or rupture occurs at the back of your lower leg. Achilles tendon tear occurs more commonly in those engaged in sporting activities. READ MORE Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a condition where newborn babies experience withdrawal symptoms due to use of addictive illicit or prescription drugs such as narcotics. READ MORE Pregnancy and Antenatal Care What is Antenatal care and its importance during pregnancy for mother and baby, with details on the medical test preformed during the first visit to the doctor. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Color Blindness Calculator The Essence of Yoga Hearing Loss Calculator More News on: Death FactsPregnancy and Antenatal CareNeonatal Abstinence SyndromeAchilles Tendon Rupture or Tear
A baby girl who was born earlier this month with four legs in South Africa has died following an operation to amputate two of her limbs, a health official said on Monday. The girl, who was born near the northeastern town of Polokwane, died late last week "following complications in her stomach after the operation," provincial health department spokesman Phuti Seloba told AFP. Health officials had expressed confidence ahead of the operation that the youngster "can pull through". Source: AFPLIN/C << Pig Disease Kills Two Vietnamese Men Counterfeit Pill Crack Down by Health Canada >> Recommended Reading Sudden Infant Death Syndrome / Cot Death Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is death of a baby, under one year of age that occurs in sleep and cannot be explained. READ MORE Achilles Tendon Rupture or Tear Achilles tendon tear or rupture occurs at the back of your lower leg. Achilles tendon tear occurs more commonly in those engaged in sporting activities. READ MORE Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a condition where newborn babies experience withdrawal symptoms due to use of addictive illicit or prescription drugs such as narcotics. READ MORE Pregnancy and Antenatal Care What is Antenatal care and its importance during pregnancy for mother and baby, with details on the medical test preformed during the first visit to the doctor. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Color Blindness Calculator The Essence of Yoga Hearing Loss Calculator More News on: Death FactsPregnancy and Antenatal CareNeonatal Abstinence SyndromeAchilles Tendon Rupture or Tear
