"If any of these infections are left untreated they certainly can spread to the blood stream causing sepsis, organ damage and even death," said Torvinen. [eu.rgj.com]

A general physical examination to rule out systemic sepsis is also essential. Plain radiographs should be obtained for all bites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The entire upper extremity should be examined for signs of cellulitis, deep space infections (abscesses), lymphadenopathy, and lymphangitis. A general physical examination to rule out systemic sepsis is also essential. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] irrigating the bite wound with water and isopropyl alcohol. [22] [23] [9] Often, a tetanus shot is prescribed. [8] If a cat that has bitten another cat or animal and appears to be ill, the cat would benefit from an assessment and possible treatment by a veterinarian [en.wikipedia.org]

Williams BJ published a review and case report of orofacial dog bites detailing the role of the pediatric dentist. 2 Dental follicle infection of primary maxillary canine following a dog bite has also been reported. 5 There are no other reports of dog [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hudspeth MK, Hunt Gerardo S, Citron DM, Goldstein EJ. Growth characteristics and a novel method for identification (the WEE-TAB system) of Porphyromonas species isolated from infected dog and cat bite wounds in humans. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other signs of infection can include diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting and severe fatigue, according to Torvinen. In short, cleaning a wound and keeping an eye on it afterward are both essential steps in care. [eu.rgj.com]

"Cathrombosis: Deep Vein Thrombosis After a Cat Bite - A Case Report". Cureus. 11 (6). doi : 10.7759/cureus.4924. a b c d Philipsen, T. E. J.; Molderez, C.; Gys, T. (2006-01-01). "Cat And Dog Bites. What To Do?". [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] from the cat bite can impair mobility or cause tenosynovitis or arthritis. [10] In these cases, surgical consultation is needed to assess severity. [3] [4] Some unusual complications, like deep-vein thrombosis, [5] subcutaneous emphysema [11] and fetal tachycardia [en.wikipedia.org]

In the present case report, tooth eruption was absent in the anterior mandibular arch. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] bites are usually considered minor injuries but can result in serious infection. [9] Common symptoms include pain and swelling around the affected area. [3] Sometimes, direct tissue damage from the cat bite can impair mobility or cause tenosynovitis or arthritis [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] significant source of wound infection in humans. 6 Saliva of many animals contains a wide variety of bacteria, predominantly Bacteroides species, Pasteurella multocida and Porphyromonas species which can result in fatal complications such as cellulitis, meningitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]