Animal-bite: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for animal bite

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. [kidshealth.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]

Trauma (including contusions, abrasions, lacerations, and puncture wounds), insect bites, animal and human bites, surgical wounds, burns, sites of IV catheter insertion or [clinicaladvisor.com]

Animal Bite

Animal bites often result in serious infections and mortality. Animal bites not only include injuries from the teeth of reptiles, mammals, but fish, and amphibians. [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

Animal Bites, Animal bites NOS (disorder), Animal bites, Animal bites NOS (event), Animal bite (morphologic abnormality), bite; animal, animal; bite, Bite by unspecified [fpnotebook.com]

Dog Bite

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

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]

Owner Liability for Dog/Animal Bites In deciding who is responsible for an animal bite, the first thing to determine is: who is the owner of the animal? [injury.findlaw.com]

Human Bite

bite wounds in humans, including strains resistant to commonly used antimicrobials. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Animal and human bite wounds represent a significant global health issue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prophylactic antibiotics are recommended only for wounds that are considered at high risk of infection in view of their type and location, the species of the biting animal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

Zoonosis

[…] increase intentions to report animal bites and decrease perceived safety of wild game meat. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Zoonotic transmission to humans usually occurs through animal bites or contact with nasal secretions, with P. multocida being the most prevalent isolate observed in human [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Animal bites, needle-sticks, and cuts were the most frequently reported injuries within the past year. [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]

Rabies

The prevalence of animal bites in Fars province was 154.4 per 100 000 people. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

How do you report animal bites? [odh.ohio.gov]

Conclusions: Although all animal bite victims received complete PEP, in some cases, there were delays. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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]

Serious infection has also been reported in persons affected by comorbidity without domestic animal bite injuries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pasteurella multocida is a bacterial organism that commonly causes cellulitis after animal bites, especially cat bites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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]

Skin Infection

It typically results from an injury to the skin, such as scratches or animal bites—these allow bacteria to enter the body and cause an infection. [pharmacytimes.com]

Animal Bites. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [On-line information]. Available online at . Accessed on 5/11/08. O’Dell, M. (1998 May 15). [labtestsonline.org]

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]

The common routes include inoculation of the skin or mucous membranes with blood or tissue while handling infected animals, bites from infected deer flies or ticks or handling [health.ny.gov]

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]

Testicular Injury

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]

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]

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]

Acute Bronchitis

[…] of an animal suspected of having rabies, i.e. post-exposure prophylaxis. [thepiwox.com]

[…] those who are at risk of exposure to rabies, i.e. preexposure vaccination; to prevent the development of clinical rabies after exposure has occurred, usually following the bite [thepiwox.com]

Volkmann Contracture

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]

bites. [lutheranhealthcare.org]

Possible causes can be animal bites, fractures of the forearm, bleeding disorders, burns, excessive exercise and injections of medications at the forearm. [4] [5] Characteristics [physio-pedia.com]

Encephalitis

The rabies virus is transmitted through animal bites such as from an infected dog. How is encephalitis diagnosed? Encephalitis can be difficult to diagnose. [patient.info]

Sometimes encephalitis can develop with rabies virus infection after an animal bite. Most cases of encephalitis are caused by the virus directly infecting the brain. [patient.info]

Elsewhere in the world, other viruses can cause encephalitis after bites by insects such as mosquitoes (Japanese B encephalitis virus, West Nile virus) or ticks (Central European [patient.info]

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]

Hydrophobia

This treatment is given the day the bite occurred. Call your provider right away after an animal bite or after being exposed to animals such as bats, foxes, and skunks. [nlm.nih.gov]

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if an animal bites you. To help prevent rabies: Avoid contact with animals you don't know. [nlm.nih.gov]

Restlessness Swallowing difficulty (drinking causes spasms of the voice box) Hallucinations If an animal bites you, try to gather as much information about the animal as [nlm.nih.gov]

Tetanus

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

Every injury, from sewing needle and gardening tool mishaps to animal bites and scratches, carries with it the potential for tetanus. [web.archive.org]

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

Viral Disease

bite to the time it enters the central nervous system may be 2 weeks or longer. [courses.lumenlearning.com]

(The adults bite animals, which can spread disease.) Brazil, however, has suffered for years from dengue — and now the Zika virus. [sciencenewsforstudents.org]

You might get a virus from a tick or mosquito bite. A rabid animal can pass a virus to you through its saliva or a bite. [sharecare.com]

Tenosynovitis

These injuries include animal bites, human bites, and puncture wounds. Abuse of IV drugs can also be a cause. [saintlukeskc.org]

bites), Eikenella spp. [en.wikipedia.org]

Tenosynovitis is a common complication of animal bites containing anaerobic bacteria. tenosynovitis (teˈ·nō·siˈ·nō·vīˑ·tis), n condition marked by inflammation of the synovial [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Erysipelas

Skin injuries that increase the chances of developing erysipelas include: cuts to the skin, ulcers, or bed sores insect or animal bites wounds from surgery Pre-existing skin [medicalnewstoday.com]

bite, for example In some cases of deep infection, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan is necessary. [medicalnewstoday.com]

[…] produced by the liver in increased amounts when inflammation occurs positive blood culture indicating a bacterial infection the presence of a specific infection, caused by an animal [medicalnewstoday.com]

Anaerobic Bacterial Infection

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

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]

Penile Fracture

Additionally, some other injuries at the genital area can increase the risk of getting penile fracture, including burn, human or animal bites, gunshot, stab wound, etc. [hellodoktor.com]

bite when the rigid penis sustains a buckling injury [ 1 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Human or Animal Bites on the genital area Burns on the genital area Broken Penis Diagnosis The Broken penis is usually first seen and diagnosed by taking the health history [ehealthwall.com]