Definition

• Animal bites
  • Vast majority inflicted by pet dogs and cats
  • Others inflicted during encounters with animals in the wild or in occupational settings
• Animal-bite wounds
  
  • Many require minimal or no therapy, but a significant number result in infection, which can be life-threatening.

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