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Actor Eran Ben Ze'ev Battles Life-Threatening Tick-Borne Illness and Amputation
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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israeli actor Eran Ben Ze'ev survived a rare tick-borne illness that led to a coma, multiple surgeries, and leg amputation. Supported by family and medical professionals, he adapted to his new life and now shares his story through a theatrical lecture to inspire others.
- 01Eran Ben Ze'ev contracted Rocky Mountain spotted fever from a tick bite, leading to critical illness.
- 02He was in a coma for three and a half weeks and underwent 11 surgeries over 15 months.
- 03Doctors initially gave him little chance of survival and warned his family to prepare for the worst.
- 04His left leg was amputated after it became nonfunctional despite multiple surgeries.
- 05A plastic surgeon with a prosthesis inspired Ben Ze'ev to embrace a new life with optimism.
- 06He created a theatrical lecture about his experience, performing it internationally to motivate others.
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