A UK woman narrowly escaped with her life after contracting sepsis, a potentially deadly condition, following what doctors believed to be a dog lick. Manjit Sangha, 52, was found by her husband, Kamaljit, in a critical state on the sofa in July 2025. She had blue lips and ice-cold hands and feet, and was rushed to the hospital. Despite the dire circumstances, Manjit survived, spending 32 weeks in hospital and enduring multiple cardiac arrests and four-limb amputations. Doctors attributed her sepsis to a seemingly innocuous dog lick, which may have caused a small cut. Manjit's case is a stark reminder of the dangers of sepsis, a serious medical condition where the immune system overreacts to an infection, attacking the body's tissues and organs. It's a leading cause of death in the UK, claiming around 50,000 lives annually, according to the UK Sepsis Trust. Manjit, who is determined to walk again and return to work, warns that sepsis 'could happen to anybody' and urges people to take it seriously. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, as she fought against the odds and emerged with a new perspective on life. But it also highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the risks associated with seemingly minor injuries, like a dog lick, which can have severe consequences.
