Present only in animal bites were Pasteurella multocida, Pseudomonas fluorescens and M-5. Present only in human bites were Group A streptococci. Eighteen beta-lactamase-producing organisms were isolated in 16 wounds. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conclusions: Human bite wounds present a challenge to any emergency department, given the many issues involved in their management. [doi.org]

Generally those who present to the emergency department are a self-selected group more likely to have serious wounds or infectious complications. Dog Bites Dog bites account for 80% to 90% of animal bites. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

The symptoms of the viral disease rabies are: high fever difficulty swallowing convulsions Once symptoms are present, rabies can lead to death. [healthline.com]

• Dog Bite

  Dog bites were almost twice as common among men, while cat bites-scratches were twice as common among women. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Bite force quotient Wilderness first aid Dog bite Dog bite prevention Treating human bites [en.wikipedia.org]

  The law that protects a victim of a dog bite or attack (or any other pet that bites or attacks) is Arizona Revised Statute §11-1025 “Liability for dog bites”. [garyphillipsaccidentlaw.com]

  Unsterilised dogs, male dogs, and dogs aged 3 months or older are most commonly involved in reported dog bite cases. Dog bites are usually unprovoked. Most dog bites in young children occur on the head and neck. [dermnetnz.org]

• Self-Mutilation

  Signs of rabies include foaming at the mouth, growling, self-mutilation, jerky behavior, red eyes, and hydrophobia. If the animal cannot be captured, preventative rabies treatment is recommended in many places. [en.wikipedia.org]

There was a direct association between traditional pre-treatment practices and delay in seeking treatment for animal bites which was statistically significant (P = 0.01). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Often, bites go unreported and no medical treatment given - these bites go unreported. As many as one percent of pediatric emergency room visits are for treatment for animal bites. This is more frequent during the summer months. [en.wikipedia.org]

Treatment Treatment depends on the location of the bite and the rabies vaccination status of animal species inflicting the bite. [who.int]

If the wound is bleeding, then pressure has to be applied with a clean cloth or sterile gauze to arrest the bleed Typically, the prognosis of Animal Bites with timely and proper treatment is good. [dovemed.com]

[…] teeth, which will typically affect the dorsal surface of the third and fourth metacarpophalangeal or proximal interphalangeal joint this can result in joint penetration (leading to a septic joint), metacarpal fracture, and extensor tendon laceration Prognosis [medbullets.com]

Pasteurella septica causes intense pain, swelling in 48h other organisms similar to dog bites rabies caused by a rhabdovirus common animal carriers include dogs, raccoons, bats, foxes increased risk with open wounds, scratches/abrasions, mucous membranes Prognosis [orthobullets.com]

(Etiology) Dog Bites form the most common subset of Animal Bites in the world; cats are the second most common cause of bites Incidence of Animal Bites have been reported from a variety of animals including stray raccoons, bats, skunks, foxes, monkeys [dovemed.com]

Ongoing controversies regarding etiology, diagnosis, treatment Because of a paucity of double-blind randomized controlled trials regarding primary versus delayed versus secondary wound closure in both animal and human bites, controversy exists, and most [clinicaladvisor.com]

OBJECTIVES: To understand the epidemiology of animal bites and exposure, evaluate the animal exposure reporting system for surveillance of rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), and identify opportunities to reduce PEP. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Introduction Definition bites caused by an animal or human human bites can also result from a fist hitting the person's mouth Epidemiology incidence dog bites are the most common cause of an animal bite cat bites are the second most common cause of an [medbullets.com]

Epidemiology of adult acute hand infections at an urban medical center. J Hand Surg Am. 2013, 38: 1189 – 93. Google Scholar | Medline | ISI Goldstein, E. Management of human and animal bite wounds. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989, 21: 1275 – 9. [doi.org]

Introduction Bites by domestic animals are common delayed presentation (>1week) is common required care is often underestimated Epidemiology incidence (dog > cat > human) dog bites are most common animal bites in the US (90%) dog is known to victim in [orthobullets.com]

Dog and cat bites: Epidemiologic analyses suggest different prevention strategies. Public Health Reports. 1998;113(3):252-257. Patronek GJ, Slavinski SA. Animal bites. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2009;234(3):336-345. [dermnetnz.org]

[…] common animal bites in the US (90%) dog is known to victim in 90% of cases cat bites are 2nd most common (10%) human bites are 3rd most common demographics more common in males more frequent at ages 2-19 years location upper extremity > lower extremity Pathophysiology [orthobullets.com]

Appropriate wound treatment and prompt rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are of great importance to rabies prevention. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevention of snake bites and their serious health consequences Prevention of snake bites involves informing communities about snake bite risks and prevention techniques, such as to: avoid tall grassy areas; wear protective shoes/boots; keep storage areas [who.int]

Bite force quotient Wilderness first aid Dog bite Dog bite prevention Treating human bites [en.wikipedia.org]

How can I prevent animal bites? There are several steps you can take to prevent animal bites. It is important to make sure that your pets are up to date on their vaccinations. [acctphilly.org]