Mom of girl who died of pneumonia says doctor misdiagnosed case

1,810 views · Published 26 February 2018 · 3:00 · Indexed 21 October 2026

Channel: Eyewitness News ABC7NY · 2018 · News & Politics

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The heartbroken mother of a little girl who died from pneumonia is lashing out, claiming a hospital misdiagnosed the case.

Seven-year old A'Mari Murriel-Johnson died at Brooklyn's Woodhull Hospital on January 14.

Mom Kareema Murriel said it happened less than 24 hours after Dr. Alexander Adotey failed to properly treat her for strep throat.

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