Michael Jackson Suffering From Flesh-Eating Disease?

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(Feb. 12) - New photos that show Michael Jackson with red skin poking out from under his doctor's mask are igniting questions about the former popstar's health.

According to The Sun, Jacko is suffering from a skin infection which could turn into a flesh-eating virus.

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The 'Thriller' singer allegedly contracted the disease from a plastic surgery gone wrong. He has been taking antibiotics through an IV drip in a bid to stop the infection from spreading -- although sources fear it already has.

"Michael Jackson has a severe staph infection that he contracted during work to reconstruct his nose," an insider says.

"The disease is an MRSA-style infection because it is resistant to conventional antibiotics, so he has been visiting a clinic to get antibiotics via an IV drip. The infection has spread throughout his face and body and is being aggressively treated by doctors," the source adds.

"There's a chance it could turn into a flesh-eating disorder where it begins to kill off his skin so he?s being very carefully monitored," they finish.

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