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TV interiors guru John Amabile survives health scare after mosquito bite on sunshine break

John Amabile (Chris Austin / DC Thomson)
John Amabile (Chris Austin / DC Thomson)

INTERIOR designer John Amabile feared he would lose his hand or even his life after being bitten by an insect while on a Mediterranean holiday.

The 54-year-old homes specialist and TV presenter spent five days in hospital after returning from a sunshine break.

He was admitted to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth hospital 10 days ago where it was discovered he had cellulitis, a bacterial infection that can be fatal if blood poisoning sets in.

The designer was given intravenous antibiotics in a bid to stave off surgery.

John – best known for TV shows 60 Minute Makeover and Better Homes – said he first noticed something was wrong when he was holidaying on Spanish island Formentera, near Ibiza, with partner Steve Gormley this month.

“I had been out riding a bike and afterwards I noticed a red mark on my hand,” he said.

After John returned to Glasgow he returned to Spain on a short business trip – and noticed the condition had worsened.

He was subsequently admitted to hospital.

John is recovering at home in Milngavie.