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]

• Night Sweats

  sweats fatigue breathing difficulties muscle weakness or tremors You should also seek medical treatment as soon as possible if any of these less common symptoms are present, particularly if the symptoms are not improving on their own. [healthline.com]

• 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]