British doctors will have to pay 39 million pounds (more than 44 million euros) in compensation for an error that caused a child to lose all four limbs.

This is reported by the Mirror.

According to the publication, the child was brought to a medical facility in Surrey with signs of meningitis and sepsis.

Doctors gave her paracetamol and sent her home.

However, within a few hours, the child was again taken to the emergency department with a diagnosis of "meningococcal sepsis".

It is reported that the girl developed multiple organ failure.

Doctors had to amputate both her legs above the knee and both arms above the elbow.

The victim's family decided to go to the hospital, believing that timely antibiotic therapy would help avoid limb amputation.

The medical institution admitted the mistake, and the court in London supported the side of the family.

As a result, the child will be paid 39 million pounds of compensation.

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