Allie had visited an all-inclusive, 10-day vacation with her family on July 23, 2019, an investigation in Manchester forensic court that was heard last month. By July 27, he was ill with stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
Just 11 days later, Ali had deteriorated so badly that doctors were unable to save her. “Allie was found to have a unique strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that must have originated in Turkey, but it is not possible to say how Allie acquired it,” the medical examiner concluded.
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Allie, from Atherton, near Wigan, was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital. “Doctors were concerned that Allie was suffering from Shiga-induced hemolytic uraemic syndrome[-Toxin] which produces Escherichia coli “, the medical examiner found.
Hemolytic uraemic syndrome is a potentially fatal blood condition associated with Shiga-Toxin E. coli, which can lead to kidney failure and brain damage. As she was diagnosed with both diseases and worsened, doctors decided that Ali should be taken to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital for further supportive treatment, including dialysis, according to the study.
Allie found to be infected with E. coli (Image: MEN)
Allie was put in a provocative coma on Aug. 1 and her family made the heartbreaking decision to end her life support two days later after an MRI scan revealed she had suffered a brain injury, the investigation said.
After nearly three years of waiting for answers about what happened to their little girl, the family hopes others could be saved from their suffering as they watched Ali “grab the hardest possible”.
Katie Dawson and her daughter Allie (Image: MEN)
Allie’s mom, Katie, 36, said: “The loss of our little Allie was so tragic and sudden it was heartbreaking for all of us and it’s still incredibly hard to think we will never see her again.
“When he was admitted to the hospital, we all prayed he would make it. To say that he had suffered a brain injury was absolutely devastating.
“Unfortunately nothing can turn the clock back and bring us back our princess,” said the devastated family. (Image: MEN)
“The whole experience was traumatic and we lost a huge part of our lives. Ali had her whole life ahead of her before she was abducted in the hardest possible way. Her death is something we will never overcome.
“Unfortunately nothing can turn the clock back and bring us back our princess, but we are grateful that the investigation is over and we have at least some answers. “All we can hope for now is that others do not have to suffer like our family.”
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The medical examiner found that the medical cause of little Allie’s death was encephalopathy (swelling of the brain) and other complications associated with hemolytic uraemic syndrome, caused by an infection with Escherichia coli (E. coli) producing Shiga-Toxin.
Jatinder Paul, Senior Associate Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell representing Allie’s loved ones, said: “Allie’s death continues to have a profound effect on her family, including Katie’s mom, who understandably still struggles to come to terms with what they have all gone through.
The medical examiner found that the medical cause of little Allie’s death was encephalopathy (swelling of the brain) and other complications of the infection caused by E. coli (Image: Family booklet)
“Although we can not change what happened, Allie’s family at least now have some answers as to why they took her so soon. The risks of gastric diseases and infections should never be underestimated.
“E.coli is extremely serious and can lead to long-term health problems and in the worst cases, such as death. We will continue to support them as they try to come to terms with their loss.”
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