Animal Bite: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Animal Bite

Rabies

Overall, 81.2% of animal bite victims treated their wounds improperly after suspected rabies exposure, and 35.3% of animal bite victims delayed the initiation of PEP. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dogs were responsible for 97.8% (801/819) of all animal bites, but only 27.0% (126/467) were immunized. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Health education on rabies should be intensified, and robust animal-bite surveillance system put in place. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Insect Bite

See also biting. animal bite trauma caused by teeth and usually heavily contaminated with microorganisms. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

When using this product: Do not get in eyes Do not apply over large areas of the body or bandage In case of of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns, consult [walgreens.com]

Any bite from a wild animal should be evaluated by a doctor. [prevention.com]

Cellulitis

Generally, a wound such as a cut, ulcer, animal bite, or surgical site puts a person at risk for cellulitis. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Anyone can get it, but the risk is higher if you have a cut, an animal bite or an ulcer, or if you have a weakened immune system. What is cellulitis? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

An animal bites your child, especially if the puncture wound is deep. Cellulitis can happen quickly after an animal bite. [teenshealth.org]

Leg Cellulitis

Chickenpox, scratched insect bites, animal bites, and puncture wounds are other causes. [kidshealth.org]

Cellulitis can happen quickly after an animal bite. So call your doctor if an animal bites you, especially if the puncture wound is deep. [kidshealth.org]

This can happen with a cut, scratch, animal bite, or an insect bite that has been scratched. You may have been treated in the hospital with antibiotics and fluids. [saintlukeskc.org]

Cellulitis of the Foot

An animal bites your child, especially if the puncture wound is deep. Cellulitis can happen quickly after an animal bite. [kidshealth.org]

Seek medical attention — Medical attention is needed for all deep puncture wounds and animal bites and for all deep wounds involving a joint, hand or foot. [drugs.com]

bites, or injuries in water. [columbiadoctors.org]

CDK4-Linked Melanoma

An animal bites your child, especially if the puncture wound is deep. Cellulitis can happen quickly after an animal bite. [kidshealth.org]

Cellulitis can happen quickly after an animal bite. So call your doctor if an animal bites you, especially if the puncture wound is deep. [kidshealth.org]

Factors that may increase your risk of cellulitis include: Pre-existing skin diseases, such as athlete's foot Puncture injuries, such as insect or animal bites Surgical incisions [mayoclinic.org]

Cellulitis of the Face

An animal bites your child, especially if the puncture wound is deep. Cellulitis can happen quickly after an animal bite. [kidshealth.org]

Human or animal bites or injuries that occur in water can also cause infection. Immediate treatment can help prevent the spread of cellulitis. [childrenshospital.org]

Seek medical attention — Medical attention is needed for all deep puncture wounds and animal bites and for all deep wounds involving a joint, hand or foot. [drugs.com]

Dog Bite

Counseling patients and families about animal safety may help decrease animal bites. In most states, physicians are required by law to report animal bites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dog/Animal Bites - FAQ Dog/Animal Bites - Resources Bitten by a Dog? [injury.findlaw.com]

The need for rabies prophylaxis should be addressed with any animal bite because even domestic animals are often unvaccinated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Human Bite

The chosen antibiotic should cover beta-lactamase-producing aerobic and anaerobic organisms, including Pasteurella species in animal bites and E corrodens in human bites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Human bite wounds are more prone to infection than animal bites, which may cause necrotizing soft tissue infections such as myositis, fasciitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It has been thought that human bites have a higher rate of infection than animal bites, but this view is likely skewed because of the frequency of closed fist injuries presenting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Animal Bite

bite of chest wall Open animal bite of chin Open animal bite of ear Open animal bite of elbow Open animal bite of eyelid Open animal bite of face Open animal bite of finger [icd9data.com]

Abstract Aspirates from bite wounds in 39 children (21 with animal bites and 18 with human bites) were cultured for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Overall, 81.2% of animal bite victims treated their wounds improperly after suspected rabies exposure, and 35.3% of animal bite victims delayed the initiation of PEP. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Thigh Cellulitis

An animal bites your child, especially if the puncture wound is deep. Cellulitis can happen quickly after an animal bite. [kidshealth.org]

Human or animal bites or injuries that occur in water can also cause infection. Immediate treatment can help prevent the spread of cellulitis. [childrenshospital.org]

Seek medical attention — Medical attention is needed for all deep puncture wounds and animal bites and for all deep wounds involving a joint, hand or foot. [drugs.com]

Flea Bite

Animal Health Disclaimer Common result of flea bites When a flea bites an animal or person, its saliva goes into the bite area. [school-for-champions.com]

In absence of host animals, fleas are capable of biting humans, especially small children. [bedbugsbites.net]

Details Sensitization to Flea Bites 5 Stages of Sensitization Regardless of the individual, humans (and animals) have similar reactions to insect bites. [fleascience.com]

Pasteurella Multocida Infection

Abstract Pasteurella multocida, a zoonotic infectious organism, has most often been described in patients after an animal bite. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pasteurella multocida is a well recognized cause of sepsis following animal contact particularly bites and scratches. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Animal Bites. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [On-line information]. Available online at http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00002. Accessed on 5/11/08. [labtestsonline.it]

Cat Scratch Meningoencephalitis

It is commonly associated with acute skin and tissue infections following an animal bite or scratch. [health24.com]

Useful links Animal bites and scratches Image - Lesion of cat-scratch disease, skin of thumb. Image courtesy Centers for Disease Control/Emory University; Dr. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

It is known to be transmitted by a vector, primarily fleas and also animal bites, scratches, or needle sticks. [columbia-lyme.org]

Anaerobic Bacterial Infection

This can occur due to trauma or surgery, such as animal bites or root canals. [healthline.com]

Human bite infections often contain Eikenella spp. and animal bites harbor Pasteurella multocida in addition to oral ﬂora, Anaerobes infections are often polymicrobial in [en.wikipedia.org]

bites Clostridium Perfringens (gas gangrene) Peptostreptococcus Bacteroides S. [quizlet.com]

Tularemia

The disease occurs after contact with blood and body fluids of infected animals, bites and ingestion of infected food and water. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Exposures include insect and animal bites, contaminated water, exposure to wild rabbits or rodents, and inhalation while farming or landscaping with power tools. [doh.wa.gov]

Infection can be acquired by: skin contact with sick or dead infected animals, including bites/scratches bites of infected blood-feeding arthropods, such as tick and deer [health.nsw.gov.au]

Peptostreptococcus Infection

Bites and Scratches 885 EctoparasiteRelated Diseases 891 Human Immunodeficiency Virus and AIDS 903 Epidemiology and Prevention 905 AIDS Pathogenesis Molecular Biology and [books.google.de]

bites [23] ). [emedicine.medscape.com]

This can occur due to trauma or surgery, such as animal bites or root canals. [healthline.com]

Tetanus

But the infection can come from many sources -- sewing needles, animal bites, gardening tools, splinters. [nytimes.com]

Tetanus germs are likely to grow in deep puncture wounds caused by dirty nails, knives, tools, wood splinters, and animal bites. [who.int]

Tetanus immunisation is recommended for employees who work closely with animals, animal tissue, soil, and/or may sustain skin cuts/abrasions or animal bites. [cmo.gov.ie]

Volkmann Contracture

bites A forearm fracture Bleeding disorders Burns Excessive exercise Injection of certain medicines into the forearm Injury of the blood vessels in the forearm Surgery on [nlm.nih.gov]

Other conditions that can cause increased pressure in the forearm include: Animal bites Any forearm fracture Bleeding disorders Burns Excessive exercise Injection of certain [healthmedicinet.com]

[…] that both flex and extend the wrist and fingers are involved; this is a severely disabling condition Conditions that can cause increased pressure in the forearm include: Animal [nlm.nih.gov]

Testicular Injury

Penetrating trauma - Animal bites, injuries from sharp objects (e.g. knife) and gunshot wounds, considered as the most common penetrating form of injury, are possible causes [symptoma.com]

These include animal bites, bullet wounds, and accidents with machinery. Types of Testicular Injury Testicular trauma can cause different problems. [webmd.com]

Causes Causes of testicular injury may include: Altercations Automobile accidents Animal bites Sports activities such as martial arts, wrestling, gymnastics and biking Occupational [firstaidservices.ca]

Chronic Pelvic Cellulitis

bites, or injuries in water. [columbiadoctors.org]

[…] and stings, animal bites, or human bites Ulcers from certain diseases, including diabetes and vascular disease Use of corticosteroid medicines or other drugs that suppress [mountsinai.org]

In addition, chicken pox, human or animal bite wounds, skin wounds, and recent surgery can put a person at a higher risk for cellulitis. [enetmd.com]

Nonpenetrating Wound

Wounds can even come from burns, chemical exposure, animal bites or stings, or electrocution. [nixhealth.com]

Management of Human and Animal Bites 24. Diagnosis and Management of the Traumatic Salivary Gland Injuries 25. [elsevier.com]

bites, or dirty wounds. [woundcarecenters.org]

Poisoning due to Puff Adder Venom

Typically, bites occur on the head, face and muzzle area while the animal is grazing, and are far more serious than bites on the legs. [farmersweekly.co.za]

(like any animal bite) will cause tissue damage (Mehrtens 1987, 209). [newworldencyclopedia.org]

Adders are secretive animals that prefer to slither off into the undergrowth than confront and bite humans and domestic animals; most attacks happen when they are trodden [scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk]

Poisoning due to Boomslang Venom

Animal Bites Also called: Cat bites, Dog bites Wild animals usually avoid people. [icdlist.com]

(like any animal bite) will cause tissue damage (Mehrtens 1987, 209). [newworldencyclopedia.org]

Many say it could be the worst of any sting or animal bite. Some have been known to go into shock as a result. Also, the poison can cut off airways. [oddee.com]

Asplenia Syndrome

bites. [immunisationscotland.org.uk]

Animal bites - adequate antibiotic cover is required after even minor dog or other animal bites. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] travelling you're at increased risk of getting certain infections or becoming more unwell if you get them, including malaria and diseases that you can catch from ticks or animal [immunisationscotland.org.uk]

Laceration

Lacerations caused by animal bites may also cause rabies. Always consult a doctor for wounds caused by animal bites. Thanks for your feedback! [verywell.com]

Lacerations caused by animal bites may also cause rabies. Always consult a doctor for wounds caused by animal bites. [verywellhealth.com]

bite 4. [webmd.com]

Pit Viper Snake Bite

For example, insect bite, blunt trauma, penetrating wound, animal bite, penetration of foreign body, or a draining abscess can bring about many of the same symptoms of snakebite [petmd.com]

For example, insect bite, blunt trauma, penetrating wound, animal bite, penetration of foreign body, or a draining abscess can appear similar to many of the same symptoms [petmd.com]

Unless you saw the snake bite your pet, the diagnosis may be complicated by the fact that many other things can cause the same symptoms. [petmd.com]

Chronic Pyogenic Osteomyelitis

A deep puncture wound, such as an animal bite or a nail piercing through a shoe, can also provide a pathway for infection. [mayoclinic.org]

Anaerobes can also cause bone infection after human or animal bites. [emedicine.medscape.com]

In general, take precautions to avoid cuts, scrapes and animal scratches or bites, which give germs easy access to your body. [mayoclinic.org]

Cat Scratch Fever

Useful links Animal bites and scratches Image - Lesion of cat-scratch disease, skin of thumb. Image courtesy Centers for Disease Control/Emory University; Dr. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

About 49.2％of patients had a cat scratch, 3.2％had a cat bite, 3.2％had a cat flea bite, 41.2％had no history of animal bite. [ci.nii.ac.jp]

Also, in addition to relatively rare cases of bartonellosis transmitted by needle stick or wild animal bite, it is thought that Bartonella can be inoculated into a human directly [web.archive.org]

Acute Pelvic Cellulitis

In addition, chicken pox, human or animal bite wounds, skin wounds, and recent surgery can put a person at a higher risk for cellulitis. [encyclopedia.com]

Any break in the skin (especially those caused by insect bites, stings, animal or human bites) are risk factors for cellulitis. [health24.com]

[…] cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease ), are taking steroid medications, have a reduced immune system (because of AIDS, organ transplant, etc.), have been burned, have insect bites [encyclopedia.com]