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A Child's Body Turns Against Her | Leeds News
A healthy 10-year-old girl, Esmae, suddenly fell ill with a fever and trouble walking—her immune system had turned against her, triggering a rare, life-threatening condition called Macrophage Activation Syndrome. Doctors compared it to Pac-Man gobbling up her own organs. After a frantic race to a specialist hospital, she’s now on chemotherapy with daily injections ahead. Her mom, Starr, is fighting alongside her, raising funds to help cover costs and give Esmae small joys during recovery. This is a harrowing, heart-wrenching story of resilience, medical mystery, and a mother’s unwavering…
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