Beast bite

Domestic animals such as dogs, cats, and pigs, or beasts such as rats and wolves may bite the human body. Dog bites are more common. These animal bites have wounds or scars, and are contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, so they may have secondary infections. The common infections caused by general bites are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus hemolyticus, Escherichia coli, Bacteroides, Clostridium tetanus, etc .; severe rabies virus, which is bitten by rabies dogs, cats or wolves Injuries or scratches are brought into human tissue. The wound should be treated immediately after a bite. First rinse repeatedly with isotonic saline, dipped the wound with dry gauze, and disinfect the surrounding skin with 70% alcohol or iodine. Deeper wounds need to be rinsed with 3% hydrogen peroxide. If necessary, the wound should be slightly enlarged and not sutured to facilitate drainage. In addition, tetanus antitoxin 1500U was injected and antibacterials such as penicillin and metronidazole were started.

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