Bodybuilding champion killed by flesh-eating bacteria from illegal muscle products
A bodybuilder dad-of-two has died aged just 28 from a flesh-eating bacteria infection that his family said was caused by illegal muscle-gain products.
Kevin Notario Nunes, an ex-state champion bodybuilder, died after he was rushed to hospital with intense pain in his thigh and underwent emergency surgery in the city of Ponta Pora, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Doctors had diagnosed him with necrotising fasciitis, a severe bacterial infection commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria, which rapidly destroys skin tissue.
He was taken to the Hospital Regional in Ponta Pora as an emergency after suffering severe pain in his thigh on Christmas Day.
Kevin underwent emergency surgery and remained intubated, but his condition deteriorated.
He died on Friday after his condition worsened despite medical treatment.
His father, city councillor Marcelino Nunes, said that the health problem was caused by Kevin using illegal products to gain muscle mass.
The heartbroken dad said: "The pursuit of the ideal body led to the premature death of my son Kevin. May this case serve as a warning to those who are thinking of resorting to risky methods to enhance results."
Kevin had won state-level bodybuilding titles and was known locally for his success in the sport. His wake was held at Capela Pax Primavera in Ponta Pora and his funeral was scheduled for Saturday. Kevin left behind twin daughters.
Story: NewsX