Fil-Nigerian teen dies of mysterious ear infection in UK

A Filipino-Nigerian teenager in the United Kingdom died of a mysterious bacterial infection in Brighton and Hove city last week, two weeks after he complained of a painful ear infection.

Joshua Ayuba died Sunday after an unknown bacteria spread from his ear to his brain, according to a report on The Argus.

He was initially prescribed medicine by his doctor at the Mile Oak Medical Centre, but was immediately sent to the ER of the Royal Sussex County Hospital after five days of being unable to eat and sleep properly.

Doctors found out that an unknown bacteria spread from his ear to his brain and had begun causing him to hallucinate and suffer seizures. He eventually failed to recognize his own family.

The teen, whose mother is a Filipino, was mourned by friends and family on social media, with one cousin from Ilocos Sur in the Philippines asking for prayers a day before his death.

His intense dedication to football also lead his former team, Southwick FC, to create a fundraiser on JustGiving and arrange a charity football event on Sunday for his funeral expenses.

Portslade Aldridge Community Academy, Ayuba's alma mater, also left a book of condolences open at their reception hall for the community to leave messages to the teen.

"Josh has just left PACA sixth form having completed his studies in Business Studies, Biology and Psychology. He was a key member of the PACA football academy and had been supporting the incoming members with pre-season training as recently as last week," the school said.

Ayuba, who took part-time jobs to help his two sisters and parents, was also remembered by musicians he collaborated with, including electonic project Avarion by Gregory Sleigh.

—Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News