Woman Injects 'Bath Salts,' Loses Arm To Flesh-Eating Bacteria : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

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Woman Injects 'Bath Salts,' Loses Arm To Flesh-Eating Bacteria : Shots - Health Blog : NPR

A woman injected the illicit drug bath salts to get a party high, only to be attacked by flesh-eating bacteria. Her right arm and shoulder were amputated to save her life. It's the first case of serious infection reported from this increasingly popular stimulant.

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Tags: Infection, Drug, Healthy Living, Women's Health