Sepsis dog lick: Here's why an Indian origin woman had to go through quadruple amputation

For Indian-origin UK citizen Manjit Sangha, her dog has been a source of joy and companionship. However, little did she know that a friendly lick from her furry friend would result in her losing all four limbs! The 52-year-old Manjit experienced six cardiac arrests, removal of her spleen, quadruple amputation and 32 weeks in hospital. Doctors say that the source of her health deterioration might be when her dog licked a small scratch on her body, leading to the bacteria named 'capnocytophaga canimorsus,' found in dogs, entering Manjit's bloodstream. While it is harmless for dogs, it can cause a condition called spesis and even death in human beings.

Sepsis: A quick, dangerous reaction
A life-threatening reaction to an infection, sepsis makes your immune system attack your healthy organs and tissues. Unless urgent care is given, it can spread quickly and cause organ failures or death, says the Cleveland Clinic. Generally, it happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. While the immune system generally fights infection, in certain cases, it overreacts and even damages the body by mistake, leading to inflammation throughout the body. A 'septic shock' can result in death even in 12 hours.

Sepsis: Symptoms
1) Red, dark-red or discoloured rash on skin
2) Confusion
3) Extreme discomfort
4) Fatigue
5) Low BP
6) Fever and low body temperature
7) Chills
8) Sweaty skin
9) Shortness of breath

What to do if a dog or cat bites
1)A dog or cat bite need not always lead to canocytophaga infection
2) However, it's better to wash the bite area right away, with soap and water
3) If you are not in the pink of health, also take immediate medical help, even if you don't feel sick
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