In the caption, Gut Doc writes, “People with a weakened immune system are at a higher risk, including those with diabetes, liver disease, or cancer. So, if you’re at high risk, avoid dog licks and ...

Pet owners should reconsider letting dogs lick their faces or open wounds, as warned by The Gut Doc. Dog saliva can carry ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Capnocytophaga is a bacteria that is a rare 'but ...

Affected populations: Capnocytophaga is an extremely rare condition — two large epidemiological surveys conducted in Scandinavian countries suggest that it may affect between 0.5 and 0.7 people ...

The man, from Germany, developed severe sepsis and gangrene from the bacteria Capnocytophaga canimorsus Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to ...