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| name = Dog bite | |||
| image = [[File:USN_Medic_Louis_Kost_gets_attacked_by_Bruno_crop_retouch.tif|250px]] | |||
| caption = A demonstration of a dog bite | |||
| field = [[Emergency medicine]], [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Puncture wound]], [[laceration]], [[bruising]], [[infection]] | |||
| complications = [[Rabies]], [[tetanus]], [[sepsis]], [[nerve damage]] | |||
| onset = Immediate | |||
| duration = Varies | |||
| causes = [[Dog]] attack | |||
| risks = [[Children]], [[elderly]], [[immunocompromised]] individuals | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[medical history]] | |||
| differential = [[Cat bite]], [[human bite]], [[animal scratch]] | |||
| prevention = [[Avoidance]], [[education]], [[vaccination]] | |||
| treatment = [[Wound cleaning]], [[antibiotics]], [[tetanus shot]], [[rabies vaccine]] | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''Dog bite''' is a type of [[injury]] that occurs when a [[dog]] bites a person or another animal. Dog bites can range from minor to severe, and can sometimes lead to serious [[health]] complications such as [[infection]]s and diseases like [[rabies]]. | '''Dog bite''' is a type of [[injury]] that occurs when a [[dog]] bites a person or another animal. Dog bites can range from minor to severe, and can sometimes lead to serious [[health]] complications such as [[infection]]s and diseases like [[rabies]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Dog bites are often caused by a dog's natural instinct to defend itself or its territory. Other factors that can contribute to dog bites include fear, pain, or the desire to establish dominance. Certain breeds of dogs are also more likely to bite than others. | Dog bites are often caused by a dog's natural instinct to defend itself or its territory. Other factors that can contribute to dog bites include fear, pain, or the desire to establish dominance. Certain breeds of dogs are also more likely to bite than others. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of a dog bite can vary depending on the severity of the bite. They can include: | The symptoms of a dog bite can vary depending on the severity of the bite. They can include: | ||
* Pain | * Pain | ||
* Swelling | * Swelling | ||
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* Lacerations | * Lacerations | ||
* Bruising | * Bruising | ||
In some cases, a dog bite can also lead to more serious symptoms such as fever, chills, weakness, and signs of infection. | In some cases, a dog bite can also lead to more serious symptoms such as fever, chills, weakness, and signs of infection. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for a dog bite often involves cleaning the wound to prevent infection, applying a bandage, and in some cases, getting a tetanus shot or antibiotics. In more severe cases, stitches or surgery may be required. | Treatment for a dog bite often involves cleaning the wound to prevent infection, applying a bandage, and in some cases, getting a tetanus shot or antibiotics. In more severe cases, stitches or surgery may be required. | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Preventing dog bites involves educating people about dog behavior and proper interaction with dogs. This can include teaching children not to approach unfamiliar dogs, and training dogs to behave appropriately. | Preventing dog bites involves educating people about dog behavior and proper interaction with dogs. This can include teaching children not to approach unfamiliar dogs, and training dogs to behave appropriately. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Measures-for-preventing-dog-bites_CDC_m226a1b.gif|Measures for preventing dog bites | |||
File:Hundebiss_Kind_export.jpg|Child bitten by a dog | |||
File:Stray_dog_warning_kenting.jpg|Stray dog warning in Kenting | |||
</gallery> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Animal bite]] | * [[Animal bite]] | ||
* [[Rabies]] | * [[Rabies]] | ||
* [[Tetanus]] | * [[Tetanus]] | ||
[[Category:Injuries]] | [[Category:Injuries]] | ||
[[Category:Dog-related health issues]] | [[Category:Dog-related health issues]] | ||
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| Dog bite | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Puncture wound, laceration, bruising, infection |
| Complications | Rabies, tetanus, sepsis, nerve damage |
| Onset | Immediate |
| Duration | Varies |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Dog attack |
| Risks | Children, elderly, immunocompromised individuals |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, medical history |
| Differential diagnosis | Cat bite, human bite, animal scratch |
| Prevention | Avoidance, education, vaccination |
| Treatment | Wound cleaning, antibiotics, tetanus shot, rabies vaccine |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Dog bite is a type of injury that occurs when a dog bites a person or another animal. Dog bites can range from minor to severe, and can sometimes lead to serious health complications such as infections and diseases like rabies.
Causes[edit]
Dog bites are often caused by a dog's natural instinct to defend itself or its territory. Other factors that can contribute to dog bites include fear, pain, or the desire to establish dominance. Certain breeds of dogs are also more likely to bite than others.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of a dog bite can vary depending on the severity of the bite. They can include:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Redness
- Puncture wounds
- Lacerations
- Bruising
In some cases, a dog bite can also lead to more serious symptoms such as fever, chills, weakness, and signs of infection.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for a dog bite often involves cleaning the wound to prevent infection, applying a bandage, and in some cases, getting a tetanus shot or antibiotics. In more severe cases, stitches or surgery may be required.
Prevention[edit]
Preventing dog bites involves educating people about dog behavior and proper interaction with dogs. This can include teaching children not to approach unfamiliar dogs, and training dogs to behave appropriately.
Gallery[edit]
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Measures for preventing dog bites -
Child bitten by a dog -
Stray dog warning in Kenting
