Man’s Legs, Forearms Amputated After Dog Lick Leads To Horrifying Infection

[Lakhota]

It all started with a nip from Sharon Larson's dog, Bo. The small cut led to severe flu-like symptoms. Within two days, Sharon, 58, died.

Woman Dies After Dog Saliva Leads To Rare Infection, Family Says

Wow, dog saliva seems to be a dangerous and growing problem.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

The words extremely uncommon must be part of a different language.

 

[Faun]

He has three more surgeries to go.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin man was preparing for additional surgeries after having part of his legs and forearms amputated because of a dog lick that led to a rare blood infection, his wife said Thursday.

Greg Manteufel, 48, has been hospitalized since late June, when he went to a Milwaukee-area hospital with flu-like symptoms. He was in good spirits despite having undergone seven surgeries so far, his wife, Dawn Manteufel, told The Associated Press.

She said her husband was heading into the operating room again on Thursday and still had three more surgeries to go, but that he was looking forward to being fitted for prosthetic limbs.

“He’s happy to be here. He said he didn’t come this far to cry about it and say, ‘Why me?’” she said.

Her husband was diagnosed with a blood infection caused by capnocytophaga, bacteria that is common in the saliva of cats and dogs but almost never leads to illness, said Dr. Silvia Munoz-Price, an epidemiologist with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, where Manteufel is being treated.

The doctor said animal lovers have no need to panic: They’re more likely to die in a car accident than to be infected by the bacteria.

“It’s extremely rare. Do not get rid of your pets. Continue behaving the same way that you have behaved with your pets up until now,” Munoz-Price said.

Man's Legs, Forearms Amputated After Dog Lick Leads To Horrifying Infection

It may be extremely rare - but I wouldn't be letting any cats and dogs lick me. What do you think?

Some people choose to live on the edge.

 

[The Irish Ram]

Muslims (and even the Bible) call these creatures "unclean." Islam takes it too far. Wonder why these bacteria don't affect these animals.

Muslims hate dogs because dogs have a sense for evil, hence they attacked Muhammad as he would pass.

I know of nothing in the Bible that speaks ill of dogs.

Christ referred to Gentiles as dogs. And then one Gentile woman changed His mind...

 

[Uncensored2008]

Muslims (and even the Bible) call these creatures "unclean." Islam takes it too far. Wonder why these bacteria don't affect these animals.

Muslims hate dogs because dogs have a sense for evil, hence they attacked Muhammad as he would pass.

I know of nothing in the Bible that speaks ill of dogs.

Christ referred to Gentiles as dogs. And then one Gentile woman changed His mind...

That is speaking ill of gentiles, not dogs.

Christianity has no animosity toward dogs.

Islam hates dogs because dogs sensed the evil of the Warlord Muhammad. Dogs have a sense for such things. The hadith records that dogs snarled and growled whenever Muhammad passed them. So he ordered all dogs murdered.

Muhammad is one of the most evil humans to ever live.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

Christ referred to Gentiles as dogs. And then one Gentile woman changed His mind...

No, His mind wasn't changed. He was just using their term. The Bible DOES refer to the gentiles as "beasts" though. Take a look at the way they treat one another and if you're honest, you'll agree.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

Muslims (and even the Bible) call these creatures "unclean." Islam takes it too far. Wonder why these bacteria don't affect these animals.

Muslims hate dogs because dogs have a sense for evil, hence they attacked Muhammad as he would pass.

I know of nothing in the Bible that speaks ill of dogs.

I know. That's why I pointed out the difference. I love dogs. They are good "people."

I was referring to unclean in the Biblical sense in that we are FORBIDDEN to eat them as the gentiles do.

This man's plight only confirms WHY. Same with pigs. These animals carry bacteria and other things hings about their meat make them unclean as food.

 

[Uncensored2008]

Muslims (and even the Bible) call these creatures "unclean." Islam takes it too far. Wonder why these bacteria don't affect these animals.

Muslims hate dogs because dogs have a sense for evil, hence they attacked Muhammad as he would pass.

I know of nothing in the Bible that speaks ill of dogs.

I know. That's why I pointed out the difference. I love dogs. They are good "people."

I was referring to unclean in the Biblical sense in that we are FORBIDDEN to eat them as the gentiles do.

This man's plight only confirms WHY. Same with pigs. These animals carry bacteria and other things hings about their meat make them unclean as food.

There is an innate sense that predators should not eat other predators,.

Dogs are like us, hunters.

 

[Baz Ares]

they chained it up.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Dog Saliva: 5 Facts You Should Know | petMD

Dog saliva is antibacterial. “Dog saliva does contain chemicals that are antibacterial and it’s very unlikely that saliva by itself would be a direct cause of infection,” says Harvey. “You often see dogs licking wounds and that is a cleansing action and an antibacterial action to promote the healing of a superficial wound.” Of course licking won’t cure all superficial infections in dogs, so veterinary visits are still often necessary.

Dog “kisses” may transfer bacteria to humans. Just because dog saliva has antibacterial properties does not mean that dog “kisses” are clean and humans should let their guard down. Dr. Edward R. Eisner, the first veterinarian to become a board-certified specialist in Veterinary Dentistry in Colorado, notes that it’s possible for bacteria to be transferred from pets to humans. One studypublished in Oral Biology in 2012 found that there can be a transmission of periodontopathic species of bacteria between dogs and their owners.