"Texas Man's Limbs Amputated After Flea Bite Leads to Life-Threatening Infection"

A Texas man, Michael Kohlhof, lost both his hands and feet after contracting typhus from a flea bite. Initially admitted to the hospital with flu-like symptoms, Kohlhof's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to sepsis. Doctors amputated his hands up to the forearms, and his feet are still being assessed for salvageable parts. Kohlhof's family has set up a GoFundMe page to cover the cost of his medical treatment, including numerous surgeries and rehabilitation. Flea-borne diseases, such as typhus, can be transmitted to humans through infected fleas and can cause severe health complications.