A man in Bremen, Germany, dies from a rare infection he developed after his dog licked him, doctors say
Research on C. canimorsus infections is limited to a handful of cases worldwide, but the infections appear to be fatal in about one-quarter to one-third of affected patients., Greg Manteufel, developed the same infection after petting several dogs. Doctors had to remove the man's nose, lower legs and both hands to stop the spread of sepsis in his body, caused by the bacteria. Manteufel survived, telling NBC News earlier this year that he does not blame the dogs.
"I don't want people to be scared of their dogs. I want them to be aware of it, but not scared," he said. Symptoms can include redness, blisters and swelling around a bite wound, fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC urges pet owners to contact a doctor if they have symptoms beyond that of a typical virus or illness, especially if they develop a rash.
Experts say that if you've been bitten by a dog or a cat, wash the area immediately with soap and water, and call a doctor.
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