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Flesh-eating bacteria survivor faces amputation for a better quality of life
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August 18, 2026
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6:29Now PlayingBen West contracted the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus during a fishing trip in Florida last year. After months of surgeries on his leg, he is set to have it amputated this week in attempt to improve his quality of life. He and his wife, Janie, join "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to share how the infection has changed their lives.
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