Elderly UK woman dies from sepsis after dog licks leg wound

An 83-year-old woman from Norfolk died of sepsis after her pet dog licked an open leg wound. The infection, caused by the bacteria pasteurella multocida, highlights the hidden health risks of close contact with pets, especially for vulnerable individuals

Elderly UK woman dies from sepsis after dog licks leg wound
An 83-year-old woman from Norfolk died of sepsis after her pet dog licked an open leg wound. The infection, caused by the bacteria pasteurella multocida, highlights the hidden health risks of close contact with pets, especially for vulnerable individuals