Arch Enemy's Alissa White-Gluz addresses illness that forced absence in Mexico

Arch Enemy frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz has revealed that she was hit with a severe bacterial infection while touring in Mexico. The illness forced her to sit out a recent show during the band's run in the region. 

White-Gluz shared the following:

Mexico - I <3 you! 

I am seriously blown away by this country. The nature is diverse and gorgeous; the people are warm, friendly, funny, creative and welcoming; the history is fascinating; the architecture is jaw-dropping; the rich culture of music and art is full of colour and beauty; the food is incredible (every city is like a vegan paradise)… I could go on.

Thank you so much for your understanding and well-wishes. I feel extremely guilty that I cannot give a normal show because you guys absolutely deserve it. I insisted that we should reschedule but that was apparently not possible. This might be TMI but since the news is out already I just want these amazing fans in Mexico to know how serious this was and that it absolutely is killing me to not be able to give you 100%.
Trust me - I have broken my ribs on stage and not missed a show, I have performed through bronchitis, complete laryngitis that took months to heal - everything. This is different.

I had a doctor come to my hotel bed two days in a row and she said "she is experiencing a total collapse."

My body is so exhausted that I have a hard time walking.
I'm confused.
Dizzy.
Shaking.

A bacterial infection lodged in my ears and then aggressively spread to all the soft tissues of my upper body. Ears, eyes, throat, lungs, nose… I had pus leaking out of my EYES. Blood leaking out of my nose. I was freezing and sweating simultaneously and had a fever of 102F for over a week. And yes, I did several shows in this state.
I was going into shock.

It was an infection that was probably lingering for a long time and finally started winning- my body was losing and it was happening quickly. I think if I didn't get the antibiotics when I did I would be hospitalized or dead right now.

I have never experienced a more scary medical situation before in my life. This is also the most pain I have ever experienced and I have a very high pain tolerance (like most women).

I can feel the love from you guys and it is honestly helping me heal. Thank you for your smiling faces in the crowd - they really do cheer me up.
It will be several weeks or months before I fully recover but when I do - I am demanding that we come back here so I can give you guys the best concert of your lives. Seriously - I have fallen in love with you, Mexico, and I WILL be back to give you 1000% AWG.