Madonna's 'serious bacterial infection' led to multi-day ICU stay
Key Takeaways
Singer Madonna was under medical care in the ICU due to a serious infection
Her upcoming tour has been postponed
While full details have not been shared, her manager stated that she is expected to make a full recovery
Earlier this week singer Madonna visited the intensive care unit due to a serious bacterial infection. The news came from her manager, Guy Oseary, in an Instagram post updating fans on both her health and tour status.
What we know about the infection
Not much has been disclosed about the infection itself—but we know that it is "serious" and required Madonna to stay under continued medical care.
What could it be? “Although the indication for ICU admission has not been disclosed, a bacterial infection could be caused by anything from food poisoning to bacterial pneumonia,” speculates Scott Cunningham, MD, PhD. “In fact, community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization in the United States. Indeed, Madonna’s age is a major risk factor for CAP. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae (frequently leading to bacterial pneumonia) are the most common pathogens associated with CAP.”
Madonna's team did not provide additional commentary, but did state that a full recovery is expected. Several news sources have also stated that she has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home, but this information has not been confirmed by her team.
Will she still tour?
Madonna was a few weeks away from The Celebration Tour, announced earlier this year. It was slated to kick off mid-July.
Due to this recent health development, the tour will likely be postponed and rescheduled.
Madonna's health history
In her 64 years, Madonna has experienced a few health-related incidents, including horseback riding incidents, on-stage falls, and regenerative treatments for missing cartilage.
The singer has been forthright when it has affected her commitments, focusing on herself and letting fans know when she needed to listen to her body and rest.