Dog Lick Dangers: Deadly Capnocytophaga Explained | Oz Health

Dog Lick Dangers: Deadly Capnocytophaga Explained | Oz Health Most of us shrug off a wet kiss from the family pet. Still, dog and cat saliva can carry Capnocytophaga bacteria that are harmless to them yet can trigger limb-losing sepsis or even death in people with weak immune systems or no spleen. Dr. Casey Barton-Behravesh from the CDC joins Dr. Oz to reveal how common the germ is, why only certain humans face extreme risk, and the simple steps that slash your odds of infection. Meet young Liam, who lost limbs to this rare bug, and learn the warning signs that mean you need ER care fast. Welcome to the official Dr. Oz YouTube Channel. Please enjoy all the exciting videos that will teach you about health and wellness, including beauty tips, recipes, supplements, happy relationships, smart finances, and much more to live "The Good Life". Subscribe to Dr. Oz's official YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/1QhiDuv Read Dr. Oz's blogs at iHerb: https://ift.tt/73vGC2L #droz #doglickdangers #capnocytophaga #petsafety #infectionprevention #immunehealth #healthawareness