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‘Our innocent kids are struggling.’ Victims of massive listeriosis outbreak say those responsible must ‘do the right thing’

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By Hanna Ziady, CNN (CNN) — Theto Ngobeni was just 18 days old when doctors first inserted a shunt into the back of her head to drain excess fluid accumulating in her brain. She was born with a condition known as hydrocephalus, which doctors said was caused by a listeriosis infection that her mother contracted while pregnant. Now seven, Theto has already had six operations to replace her shunt due to infections and blockages. Hospital bills have…

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