FOGLE CATCHES FLESH-EATING VIRUS
British TV presenter BEN FOGLE has contracted a potentially life-threatening flesh-eating disease while filming a BBC series in Peru.
The 34-year-old has developed a large, gaping hole in his right arm following his return from shooting adventure programme Extreme Dreams in the Peruvian jungle. He is now being treated at London’s Hospital of Tropical Diseases.
The wound is believed to have been caused by the often fatal leishmaniasis, but the exact strain of the infection has yet to be discovered.
Fogle’s spokesman says, "The infection can attack internal organs and can be fatal. The strain of infection will be determined in the next few days. It is important he has treatment quickly." But the TV star remains upbeat about his condition, adding, "After 13 expeditions to remote parts of the world, I would consider myself lucky. This is the first time I’m ill. I have every confidence in the specialists treating me." Fogle shot to fame in 2000 after taking part in the BBC’s reality show Castaway and has since forged a successful career as a TV presenter.
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