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Animal Bite

An animal bite can result in a break in the skin, a bruise, or a puncture wound.

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Possible symptoms include: Break or major cuts in the skin with or without bleeding; Bruising; Crushing injuries; Pun...

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Pets are the most common cause of bites, with dog bites occurring most often. Cat bites may have a higher chance of i...

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Calm and reassure the person. Wear latex gloves or wash your hands thoroughly before attending to the wound. Wash han...

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Teach children not to approach strange animals; Do not provoke or tease animals.

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