Citation

Schlein S, Park A, Sethi S. Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2024; 42(3): 639-652.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.emc.2024.02.019

PMID

38925779

Abstract

This text serves to familiarize readers with animal bites and attacks. Topics include appropriate management of animal bite wounds, postexposure prophylaxis for possible rabies exposures, and unique infectious diseases transmitted through animal vectors. Large mammal attacks are discussed, in addition to the management of smaller animal attacks and exposures.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Animals; Bites; *Bites and Stings/therapy; *Rabies/therapy/prevention & control/diagnosis; Bats; Bears; Post-Exposure Prophylaxis; Rabies; Wounds