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Animal bites

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Animal bite
Animal bite
Animal bite - first aid - series
Animal bite - first aid - series
Animal bites
Animal bites
Rabies
Rabies
Rabies
Alternative Names

Bites - animals


Symptoms
  • Skin break with or without bleeding
  • Puncture-type wound
  • Major cuts
  • Crushing injuries
  • Bruising

In addition, certain diseases can also be transmitted through bites. The symptoms of these may include flu-like symptoms, headache, and fever.


Review Date: 01/16/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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