Mystery illness suddenly leaves Oregon college cheerleader on life support

PORTLAND, Oregon — A sophomore at George Fox University is hospitalized and fighting for her life after what her family describes as a sudden and dramatic medical emergency that began with a minor skin condition.

As of one week ago, Jacquelynn McGuyer was a healthy 20-year-old college cheerleader. Just days later, doctors were restarting her heart in the intensive care unit, her family said.

Meaghan McGuyer said she last spoke with her sister on the phone Friday. The two were discussing a skin abscess Jacquelynn had been diagnosed with before everything changed…

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