I am a survivor of Necrotizing Fasciitis, known in the media as "flesh eating bacteria." I became septic and entered end stage multiple organ failure, then had to have parts of my right arm, my entire right armpit and more amputated to save my life. I was given a 4% chance of survival. I acquired several strains of bacteria while caring for my elderly father, who was sent home time and time again by his HMO with hospital-acquired infections, such as MRSA, VRE and C. Diff. Not once did his HMO warn me of how infectious he was (even though I had to clean and change his catheters, and give him "Push IV" antibiotics). Due to his HMO's neglect, I nearly lost my life. And Dad passed away a year later, his body could no longer withstand all the infections. RIP.