Kirsty Griffiths, 34, from Liverpool, had a tattoo on her ankle to cover up an existing design. However within 48-hours she was rushed to hospital with a life-threatening infection.

Kirsty Griffiths got a tattoo on vacation. When it became infected with cellulitis, doctors told her she might need her foot amputated.

What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.