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Animal Bites

What is the Definition of Animal Bites?
What Questions to ask Your Doctor About Animal Bites?

What is the Definition of Animal Bites?

Bite wounds can become infected with bacteria or other organisms in the saliva or mouth of the biting animal. Bites can cause everything from mild, local infections to generalized serious and sometimes fatal illness.

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What Questions to ask Your Doctor About Animal Bites?

What is the extent of the injury caused by the cat?

Is there any sign of infection?

Is it cat-scratch disease?

Should antibiotics be taken?

Is there any possibility of exposure to rabies?

Are any preventive measures called for?

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