An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton woman who died in hospital following treatment.

Chantelle Sparshott, 36, of Howard Road, Southampton, died at Southampton General Hospital on Thursday, April 3, a court heard.

The inquest into her death was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court by area coroner Jason Pegg on Monday, April 14.

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Mr Pegg said that Ms Sparshott was admitted to hospital with necrotising fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria.

She underwent surgery to treat this, but shortly after deteriorated and died.

Mr Pegg said that the preliminary cause of death has been given as multi-organ failure, septic shock, necrotising fasciitis and intravenous drug use.

The coroner adjourned the inquest to take place at Winchester Coroners' Court on March 3, 2026.