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UK Woman Who Survived Septic Shock Returns Home After Quadruple Amputation

Doctors suspect bacteria from a pet’s lick triggered the infection.

Overview

  • Manjit Sangha, 56, was discharged after roughly 32 weeks in hospital, moving from intensive care to rehabilitation at home.
  • Her heart stopped six times in ICU, and she required an induced coma, life support and dialysis during treatment at New Cross Hospital.
  • Surgeons amputated both legs below the knee and both hands, and removed her spleen as she also battled pneumonia and gallstones.
  • A GoFundMe has raised over £30,000 to fund advanced prosthetics, home adaptations and therapy, with the family also planning a sepsis-awareness campaign.
  • Clinicians caution that dog saliva can rarely transmit bacteria such as Capnocytophaga and advise thorough wound cleaning, covering cuts and prompt medical care for infection symptoms.