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Animal Bites
They are one of the most important causes of medical care in emergency departments. Usually not life threatening, but because of the high number of bacteria found in the snout of the animals, these complications can easily among which infections. Also, remember there is a variety of diseases can be transmitted through this mechanism as is the case of rabies.
The group most vulnerable to this type of problem you are under 14 years, three out of four problems presented in this age group, probably due to greater contact with pets and lack of caution.
Causes
Most cases are caused by domestic animals, among which are dogs and cats. However, the person bites are surprisingly common and often more dangerous than an animal because the human mouth is wide variety of bacteria. Some of these bites are intentional, while others are caused lesions in the skin to accidentally hit someone in the teeth. A smaller proportion of cases, is given by non-domestic animals, rats, snakes, squirrels and raccoons to name a few.
Events
They are very obvious, these can range from simple brand of teeth, to complete avulsion of the skin and muscle at the bite area with plenty of blood loss.
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Animal Bites: Treatments and Prevention
Treatment
* If there is bleeding, try to stop pressing the affected
* Wash the wound with soap and water
* Use a local antiseptic and antibiotic
* If there are plenty of tissue loss immediately go to your doctor
* The use of antibiotics is justified in infected wounds, head or facial injuries, elderly patients or babies at risk of complications.
* If possible the animal causing the injury must remain under surveillance
Complications
From a medical standpoint, the concern is more focused and aimed at the effects that these bites can lead, being the main consequences of psychological and infectious complications both the bacterial and the possible spread of rabies. Depending on the extent and depth may also include aesthetic and functional sequelae, which require multiple treatments for attention and resolution.