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How do doctors treat severe infections?

Doctors treated Peter's severe infections with multiple operations to remove the infected tissue, a crucial step for necrotising fasciitis. They also likely administered strong antibiotics to combat the cellulitis and sepsis. Early and aggressive treatment is vital to prevent the infection from spreading further, potentially saving limbs or even lives.

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