Human and animal bites: an update

Authors

  • Vidal Haddad Junior
  • Manoel Francisco de Campos Neto
  • Adriana Lúcia Mendes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/rpt.v42i1.23587

Keywords:

Bites and stings, Bacterial infections, Antibacterial agents, Wildlife, Domestic Animals.

Abstract

Human and animal bites are common events representing a significant percentage of emergency medical care. In addition to acute complications such as bleeding and major lacerations, severe infections may occur for both common and unusual species of bacteria. The treatment involves two steps: first aid measures and long term care, for the treatment of secondary infections and repair of damaged tissues. This review discusses these aspects, considering that the medical and other members of the health care team should be aware of complications and therapeutic approaches proposed for these type of injuries.

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How to Cite

HADDAD JUNIOR, V.; CAMPOS NETO, M. F. de; MENDES, A. L. Human and animal bites: an update. Revista de Patologia Tropical / Journal of Tropical Pathology, Goiânia, v. 42, n. 1, 2013. DOI: 10.5216/rpt.v42i1.23587. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/iptsp/article/view/23587. Acesso em: 21 dec. 2024.

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2013)

Section

UP TO DATE

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