Presentation
Entire Body System
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Sepsis
"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]
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Lymphadenopathy
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]
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Veterinarian
[…] 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]
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Dentist
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]
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Hunting
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]
Gastrointestinal
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Diarrhea
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]
Cardiovascular
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Thrombosis
"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]
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Tachycardia
[…] 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]
Skin
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Eruptions
In the present case report, tooth eruption was absent in the anterior mandibular arch. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Musculoskeletal
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Arthritis
[…] 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]
Neurologic
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Meningism
[…] 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]
Treatment
A recent Mayo Clinic study shows that one out of three people who sought treatment for a cat bite to the hand were hospitalized. [eu.usatoday.com]
Management of infection can be divided into cleansing of the wound, antibiotic prophylaxis, and antibiotic treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] ill, the cat would benefit from an assessment and possible treatment by a veterinarian. [en.wikipedia.org]
If the wound does stop bleeding and is not too large in size, following-up with normal wound care treatment is a next course of action, she recommended. [eu.rgj.com]
Epidemiology
Seek medical attention if the cat has not been vaccinated against rabies. [21] If a cat has bitten someone, and there is no evidence that the cat has been vaccinated against rabies, the person will be treated for rabies infection. [19] Epidemiology [ [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
When you're finished, apply an antibiotic cream to the bite to help prevent an infection. Finally, cover the bite with a bandage to keep dirt and bacteria out. For advice from our Medical co-author, like how to prevent future cat bites, scroll down! [wikihow.com]
Vaccination of the cat can prevent rabies being transmitted by the cat through a bite. [en.wikipedia.org]
Providers generally give patients a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infections from occurring if [stiches are required]." Additionally, about 20 percent of cat scratches become infected, whether stiches are needed or not. [eu.rgj.com]
INTRODUCTION The primary objective of diagnosis and treatment of traumatic injuries affecting children in the primary dentition is the prevention of damage to the developing permanent dentition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Sellers; Public Health Image Library (PHIL), Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-USA) [sahealth.sa.gov.au]