UK woman dies of sepsis after dog licks leg wound
Norfolk (UK): An 83-year-old retired woman from Attleborough, Norfolk, passed away from septic shock after her leg wound became infected, reportedly following a dog’s lick on July 7. The incident occurred on June 29 when June Baxter injured her leg while using a commode at home and was alone at the time. After her granddaughter arrived, the her dog licked the open wound.
After the medical tests, doctors found a bacteria commonly found in the mouths of dogs known as Pasteurella Multocida. This bacterium is harmless to animals but can pose serious risks to individuals with weakened immune systems. Baxter was also suffering from kidney, liver and cardiac problems. She began showing signs of sepsis the next day.
During the inquest, the Norfolk coroner’s court confirmed sepsis as the cause of death. Experts have advised pet owners that while dog licking is harmless for healthy individuals, open wounds should be properly covered and areas such as the eyes, nose and mouth should be avoided.
Earlier, in a case cited by The Times, an 85-year-old woman also died of sepsis caused by the same bacterium. A 2023 case report in BMC Geriatrics stressed the importance of raising awareness, especially among elderly pet owners.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
