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SHOCKING: Mosquito Bite Leaves Man With A Leg Five Times its Normal Size

Infected mosquito bites from more than two decades ago left a Cambodian man’s leg five times its normal size due to an untreatable parasitic disease.

27-year-old Bong Thet from Cambodia who once dreamed of becoming a footballer is now forced to drag the painful leg along the ground in Kampong Chhnang province due to his condition.

According to Bong, the tumour developed from small wounds on his foot when he was just six-years-old, and at that time, he said his parents ignored because they thought he injured himself while playing outside.

He said small lumps grew around his foot and completely covered his leg by the time he reached 12-years-old.

Due to his inability to afford the medical treatment in the poverty-stricken country, his condition worsened over the years.

Infected mosquito bite leaves man with a leg five times its normal size and the condition is untreatable (photos)

Bong, who had to stop going to school because it was difficult for him to walk long distances later met good Samaritans who offered to pay for his treatment earlier this month.

Businesswoman Dana Try gave 10,000,000 Cambodia Riel (around £1,900) for Bong’s medical expenses and he was able to visit a hospital for the first time.

Infected mosquito bite leaves man with a leg five times its normal size and the condition is untreatable (photos)

After conducting a blood check-up, the doctors found that he has Lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic disease caused by thread-like worms.

The doctors said he contracted the parasites through mosquito bites which he scratched, resulting to the wounds.

Infected mosquito bite leaves man with a leg five times its normal size and the condition is untreatable (photos)

According to medical officials, the parasitic disease is one of the leading causes of disability in the world, but there is no known vaccine or cure for the disease yet

When Bong learned that the disease is incurable, he was disheartened but he was still thankful to people who contributed for his checkup.

‘This will make my life easier and knowing that there are people who care for me makes me feel happy,’ he said. ‘I am so grateful for them to helping. The money will pay for medicine and food.

‘I will continue to take the medication given to me by the doctors which will make my life more comfortable.’

Infected mosquito bite leaves man with a leg five times its normal size and the condition is untreatable (photos)

 

 

Source: Browngh

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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