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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Congress misleading public on National Herald case, matter still in court: BJP
New Delhi (PTI): The BJP on Wednesday accused the Congress of running misleading propaganda over the trial court's decision in the National Herald case and said the court refused to take cognisance of the complaint but did not set aside the case.
The case is still pending trial in the Delhi High Court, and the trial court in its order on Tuesday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) can continue its investigation, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asserted.
"The court yesterday (Tuesday) said that since it is a private complaint and no FIR has been lodged, it will not take cognizance of it. It's a technical matter. The court also said that ED can continue its investigation further. The court did not set it aside," Bhatia told a press conference at the BJP headquarters here
"Its trial is still going on. Sonia Gandhi is still Accused Number-1 and Rahul Gandhi Accused Number-2," the BJP spokesperson said, alleging, "The Gandhi family thrives on deceit, deception, and propaganda."
