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Bites: Human and Animal
Human bites happen more often than you think. The “biters” usually are children playing or fighting with each other. The bite can become infected because of the amount and type of bacteria in the human mouth. Animal bites raise three concerns: bleeding, the possibility of viral infections such as rabies, and the possibility of bacterial infections such as tetanus. Animal bites that break the skin often cause infections. A cat bite is more likely to get infected than a dog bite.
First Aid
When You Need a Tetanus Booster
HIV Transmission and Bites
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What to do About Bites: Human and Animal
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| Bite does not penetrate skin |
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| Animal has up-to-date vaccination records and bite is not serious |
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| Any strange-animal bite |
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| Tetanus booster needed |
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| Any sign of infection (such as increased redness and swelling around bite) |
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| Bite on feet, neck, genitals, or over a joint or bone |
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| Cat bite or deep cat scratch |
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| Bleeding that cannot be controlled; bite on face or hands |
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