Abstract
Every year, large numbers of people are bitten by animals, and a smaller number by humans. The consequences can be serious. However, better health education to help prevent bites and teaching a bite-avoidance strategy when someone is being treated for a bite may help to reduce the problem. This article discusses treatment options and the possible complications of bite wounds.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bites and Stings / complications
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Bites and Stings / therapy*
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Cats
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Dogs
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Emergency Treatment / methods*
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Humans
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Infection Control / methods
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Patient Selection
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Rabies / etiology
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Rabies / prevention & control
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Tetanus / etiology
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Tetanus / prevention & control
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Wound Infection* / etiology
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Wound Infection* / prevention & control