Woman Gets Sinus Infection From Boyfriend’s Fart While Bedridden

Years of Pain Caused by One Unforgettable Moment

An Australian woman has revealed on TikTok that she suffered from a sinus infection for seven years—all because of one unfortunate moment in a hotel room involving her former boyfriend.

Christine Connell lay confined to bed recovering from ankle surgery when the incident occurred.

She was sharing a hotel room with her then-boyfriend when he passed gas near her face.

Doctors Found E. Coli in Her Sinuses

For years, Christine suffered from facial pain, congestion, and inflammation that didn’t respond to medication.

Doctors were puzzled until a nasal culture revealed the surprising cause: Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacteria usually found in the intestines.

The bacteria somehow made its way into her sinus cavity and stayed there, causing a long-term infection that standard antibiotics could not treat.

She Believes It Happened After He Farted in Her Face

Christine believes the E. coli infection began in the hotel room. At the time, she was lying in bed post-surgery, unable to move much, when her ex-boyfriend released gas directly in her direction.

She described the smell as the worst she had ever experienced and said that because her immune system was already weakened at the time, the bacteria may have entered and stayed in her sinuses.

What is E. Coli?

Humans and animals carry E. coli bacteria in their intestines. While most strains are harmless, some can cause infections, including food poisoning, urinary tract infections, and respiratory issues.

The CDC says that contaminated food or water usually spreads E. coli, or people spread it by touching dirty surfaces and then their faces. Getting it into the sinuses is rare but possible under certain conditions, like weakened immunity and close contact with airborne particles.

She Now Faces Surgery After Years of Failed Treatments

Over-the-counter medicine and antibiotics didn’t work. After seven years, Christine may now need surgery to remove the infected sinus tissue.

Doctors plan to place her under general anesthesia and flush out the bacteria from her sinus cavity.

According to the Mayo Clinic, sinus infections affect millions globally each year, but most recover with medication. Christine’s case is unusual because of the unconventional way E. coli was transmitted.

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She says doctors eventually found E. coli in her sinuses a rare (and nasty) bacteria typically linked to fecal contamination. Christine believes the gas blast, combined with her weakened immune system, triggered the bizarre infection. Experts say it’s unlikely, but not impossible. Either way… 😶‍🌫️ 📲 Internet says: she needs more than antibiotics she needs therapy and a new man 😂 Would YOU stay friends with an ex who gave you a medical mystery? #sinusinfection #viralstory #tiktokconfessions #fartgate #ChristineConnell #laworiontv #ecolistory #wtfnews #weirdbuttrue #popculturereport #thiscantbereal #internetdrama #tiktoknews

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