Fart of War: Woman claims 7-year E. coli infection after ex-boyfriend farted in face

A woman claims she endured a seven-year-long sinus infection after her boyfriend passed gas in her face.

Christine Connell says the bizarre incident occurred while they were staying in a hotel room. She was resting in bed, recovering from knee surgery, when her boyfriend, changing nearby, unexpectedly broke wind directly into her face.

Although the couple eventually broke up, Christine continued to suffer from a chronically stuffy nose and persistent facial pain. It wasn’t until doctors took a nasal culture years later that she began to suspect a connection between her lingering symptoms and that one unfortunate moment.

Doctors found E. coli in Christine’s nose, showing that farts may be even more powerful than we had ever imagined:

Woman claims she’s been suffering from a 7 year sinus infection after her ex-boyfriend faced his cheeks at her and farted in her face while she was recovering from surgery.

Christine Connell said doctors found E. coli in her sinuses.

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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 28, 2025

I mean, Jesus Christ, this story is brutal. But, after literally two seconds of research, it’s at best highly unlikely.

First of all, E. coli is a bacterium that cannot be passed through flatulence, as Christine claims. Gas itself does not carry bacteria.

Another theory suggests that the E. coli arose as a symptom of a sinus infection. However, for that to be attributed to the actions of her ex-boyfriend, the infection would have to be a direct result of his nasty fart.

Doctors also say that, just like bacteria transmitting through gas, sinusitis occurring from a fart is highly unlikely. Needless to say, this whole story stinks, if you’ll pardon the pun.

I don’t want to call a woman a liar, everyone who knows me knows I #BelieveWomen, but I also hate to see a solid fart villainized in the media.

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