Texas Man's Double Amputation Tragedy: Flea Bite Leads to Loss of Arms and Feet

A Texas man, Michael Kohlhof, lost both of his arms and part of his feet after being bitten by a flea, which caused him to develop typhus and go into septic shock. Kohlhof was initially rushed to the emergency room with flu-like symptoms and loss of feeling in his toes. Despite being on life support and facing multiple organ failures, he miraculously pulled through. However, due to complications from the treatment, his hands and feet developed dry gangrene, leading to necessary amputations. The type of typhus he contracted is extremely rare in the US. Kohlhof's family is now supporting him as he adjusts to life with multiple limb amputations.