A 63-year-old man i n Germany who contracted a rare bacterial infection after being licked by his dog has died,prompting doctors to caution pet owners to be aware of any unusual symptoms.According to a new case report,the patient presented at Red Cross Hospital in Bremen,Germany only after three days of severe symptoms.Initially,he had experienced flu-like symptoms,including elevated temperature and difficulty breathing.But the day before he went to hospital,his symptoms took a nosedive.A rash had bloomed on his face。