Biting the hand that feeds you: Management of human and animal bites.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.045.
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Abstract
Bites from animal and humans represent a very small proportion of all the patients presenting to emergency departments, However, they require prompt medical and surgical intervention in order to minimise the risk of infection, that may lead to limb and life-threatening complications. In this review article we synthesise the existing literature for treatment of human and animal bites and offer practical considerations when managing bite injuries.
Medical subject headings
- Bites and Stings
- Bites, Human