Mosquito gives TV’S John the fright of his life
Interiors expert feared losing his hand...or his life
designer John Amabile feared he would lose his hand or even his life after being bitten by an insect while on a Mediterranean holiday.
The 54-year-old homes specialist and TV presenter spent five days in hospital after returning from a sunshine break. He was admitted to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth hospital 10 days ago where it was discovered he had cellulitis, a bacterial infection that can be fatal if blood poisoning sets in.
The designer was given intravenous antibiotics in a bid to stave off surgery. John – best known for TV shows 60 Minute Makeover and Better Homes – said he first noticed something was wrong when he was holidaying on Spanish island Formentera, near Ibiza, with partner Steve Gormley this month. “I had been out riding a bike and afterwards I noticed a red mark on my hand,” he said.
After John returned to Glasgow he returned to Spain on a short business trip – and noticed the condition had worsened.
He was subsequently admitted to hospital.
John is recovering Milngavie.
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