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A Wisconsin man lost both of his legs and arms after he suffered sepsis, believed to be caused by being licked by a dog. Greg Mantueufel, developed flu-like symptoms and contracted the bacteria capnocytophaga canimorsus, it’s a bacteria found in dog and cat saliva.
The man’s wife became alarmed when she noticed bruises began to appear across his face and body and rushed him to the hospital .
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is present in the saliva of most healthy dogs and is usually not harmful to humans. If a person has a weak immune system, the bacteria can poison the blood and cause death.
According to the CDC, a person is at greater risk if:
They excessively use alcohol
Do not have a spleen
Have Immuno-compromising conditions, but not limited to:
Cancer
Diabetes
HIV infection
Taking drugs that are toxic to cells like chemotherapy
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