21. Euphoria: Part 2

Foreman continues to experience the same dire progression of symptoms as the dead police officer: blindness, muscle contractions, and excruciating pain. When he realizes he may be facing imminent death, he calls his father and tries to make amends; his father comes to his son's side. As it comes down to a race against time, House believes the solution to the illness is in the police officer's apartment. House tries radical procedures to save Foreman's life.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

After the police officer dies, Foreman, fearing for his life, contacts his father who rushes to his son's side. Meanwhile, House and the rest of the team are still trying to save Foreman before the disease that killed the officer gets him too. House's team is not allowed to autopsy the officer's body by Cuddy, who is awaiting the evaluation from the CDC in three days. Foreman dreads treatment as his pain increases and a diagnosis eludes the team. Final diagnosis: Induced legionellosis and primary amoebic meningoencephalitis secondary to infection by Naegleria fowleri

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