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Health Related Forums => Topics in Healthcare => Topic started by: Dr.Noora on March 24, 2008, 10:59:02 AM
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Animal bites and scratches that break the skin can cause infection.
Rerely , animal bites(particularly from wild animals)can cause rabies, a dangerous, life-threatening disease.
WHAT TO DO:
1-Wash the area with soap and water, and apply pressure with sterille gauze or a clean cloth if wound is bleeding.(Do not apply an antiseptic or anything else to the wound.)
2-Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.
SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF THE CHILD:
*was bitten by wild or stray animal,or any animal that hasn't recently had rabies shots or is acting strangely
*was in close contact with a bat even if you don't see a bite mark
*has a bite that punctured or broke the skin
*was bittenon the face, neck or hand, foot, or near a joint
*has a bite or scratch that's becoming red, hot, swollen, or increasingly painful
*is behind on shots or hasn't had a recent tetanus shot
WHEN SEEKING TREATMENT, HAVE THE FOLLOWING ISFORMATION ON HAND:
*the kind of animal that bit the child
*the date of the animal's last rabies vaccination if known
*any recent unusual behavior by the animal
*the animal's lacation (address, if known)
*if the animal was a stray or wild one or was captured by a local animal control servise
* the child's immunization(shots) record.
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Shukraaaaaaaaaaaaaan Dr.Noora 3ala mawduu3ik arraai3 jiddan..
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Nawart esaf7a ya Dr.Toldo w shokran lik 3al Mrooor ;D