Background and aims: Animal bites are a significant threat to human health because of fatality of subsequent infections such as rabies. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiology of animal bites during a five-year period in Shush County. Methods: In a descriptive cross sectional study, all cases of animal bites referred to the health centers in Shush County were investigated during...

Although animal bites are common, genital trauma caused by animal bites is rare. Here we report a case of bilateral testicular loss in an infant due to a dog bite. The patient was bitten by a friend's dog while his mother was intoxicated and, therefore, did not receive immediate medical attention. Although initial treatment with subsequent genital reconstruction and hormone replacement is impor...

Animal bites are extremely common in the United States and their incidence is increasing [1-5]. Dog bites are most common, usually producing variable flesh wounds without bony injury. Reports of fractures from bites are difficult to find. However, canine bites present a special hazard to the infant skull which is relatively thin and incompletely mineral ized . One compound depressed skull fract...

Anaphylaxis to animal bites and stings poses a significant medical risk of vascular or respiratory reactions that vary according to the patient's response and nature of the insult. Emergency Physicians frequently see patients who complain of an allergic reaction to an animal bite or sting. Although Hymenoptera stings, specifically those of wasps, bees, and hornets, account for the majority of t...

Animal bites and to a lesser extent human bites are common trauma cases in accident and emergency units and their incidence is rising. Bite wounds are often deeper than they appear to be and they are potentially contaminated with uncommon microorganisms. They need careful assessment, thorough debridement and preferably delayed primary closure. Tetanus cover and, although controversial, prophyla...

Bite wounds are among the commonest types of trauma to which the man is subjected. Infection is the most common complication in animal bite wounds. The surgical treatment of facial animal bites remains a source of controversy. The controversies continue to center on the timing of wound debridement and primary wound closure as well as the use of antibiotic prophylaxis and primary plastic reconst...