LITTLE Andrew Rogers is only six years old.

Thankfully, he remembers little of the burning blisters which covered his body and left him close to death.

But his miraculous recovery is as mysterious as the disease itself.

His mum Jacquie, of Carlton Way, Glazebrook, said: "The fact that he's recovered so well is nothing short of a miracle."

Doctors believe Andrew was struck down by Stevens Johnson's Syndrome, a severe, sometimes fatal reaction to medication, bacteria or a virus.

And it looks like the reason behind Andrew's reaction will remain a mystery as baffled doctors can only guess at possible causes.

Jacquie said: "Andrew went to bed and woke up on the Wednesday with his lips swollen. By Thursday he was practically dead. It was like watching a horror film unfold before your eyes.

"You could actually see his skin bubbling and the blisters growing on him. By this time 95 per cent of his body was covered in them."

Andrew was immediately referred to Pendlebury Hospital, Manchester.

"The nurses didn't dare touch him because his skin was just falling off. They had to wrap him in bandages from head to toe so that they could carry him," said Jacquie.

Andrew stayed in intensive care on a ventilator for two weeks and his remarkable recovery stunned his parents and medical staff, who were moved to tears when he began to recover.

He remained in hospital for a month and it took a further few weeks at home for him to return to almost full health.

But his lungs remain affected by the syndrome.

Jacquie added: "The blisters burn from the inside out because the immune system starts working against itself. His windpipe and lungs were covered in blisters.

"There is so little known about the syndrome that there is no support group and no advice available."

Stockport-based charity When You Wish Upon a Star heard about Andrew's bravery and, this week, arranged for Granada TV presenter Paul Crone to hand over a Playstation 2 and an assortment of games.

If you or a member of your family has been affected by Stevens Johnson's Syndrome contact Warrington Guardian reporter Sarah Harker on 434109.