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Animal and Human Bites

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Animal and human bites may cause puncture wounds, cuts, scrapes, …
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Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are Needed

… skin adhesive depends on: The type of biting animal. The size and location of the bite. The … has examined the wound. Most dog bites can be stitched, especially if the wound … a higher risk of infection than dog bites. Human bites are not usually stitched unless …
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Role of Pets in Human Disease

… hands Avoid any direct skin contact with animal feces, vomit, urine or saliva Do not … are often infected with Salmonella Animal bites: Animal bites and scratches are sources … File #77 Yersiniosis … Role of Pets in Human Disease … Pets make wonderful companions …
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Snake and Lizard Bites

… is. Where and how deep the bite is. How many bites there were, and where they occurred on … Related Information Allergic Reaction Animal and Human Bites Arm Injuries Cuts Dealing With …
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Tick bites and disease

… of animals including people. While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks … and your family against tick and insect bites by following these tips when you spend … diseases can be passed to humans from tick bites. The most well-known is Lyme disease. …
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Rabies

… it? People usually get rabies when a rabid animal bites them. People in Canada and the United … usually given at the same time: A shot of human antibodies against rabies, called human …
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Petting zoo and open farm visits

… the bodily fluids or feces of an infected animal. Disease may spread when touching an … carry germs that can spread if an animal bites, licks or scratches you. When you milk … Let your child eat the animals' food Share human food with animals When you and your child …
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Rabies

… been exposed to rabies? If a bat or another animal that seems sick and behaves strangely bites or scratches you, you may have been … covered container in a cool place away from human or pet contact Do not kill the bat …
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Health Risks in the Wilderness

… If proper toilets are not available, human wastes should be buried far away from … and pay attention to wildlife and signs of animal activity. Do not attempt to feed or … can carry various diseases. If a wild animal bites or scratches you, wash any wounds …
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Skin, Hair, and Nails

… to Tattoo Dye Alopecia Areata Anal Fissure Animal and Human Bites Animal and Human Bites: When Stitches Are …