Woman Who Lost Arms and Legs After Dog Bite Raises Awareness of Sepsis

Woman Who Lost Arms and Legs After Dog Bite Raises Awareness of Sepsis
File photo of a Shih Tzu, the same breed of dog that was euthanized in Virginia to be buried alongside its deceased owner. Pixabay
Tom Ozimek
By Tom Ozimek, Reporter
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A Canadian woman who lost three limbs due to sepsis caused by a dog bite is now sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness of the condition.

In 2013, Christine Caron was 49 years old when her little Shih Tzu—named Buster—accidentally gave her a small nip.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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