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Medical Video: Top Three Animal Bites! Staph Infected Spiders, Cats & Snake Bites?
- Definition
Is that a wild animal bite?
There are two types of wild animal bites: bites from rabies-prone animals and bites from healthy animals.
Bite of animals prone to rabies is a fatal disease. Bites or scratches from bats, skunks, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, or large wild animals are very dangerous. These animals can transmit rabies even if they themselves do not have symptoms of rabies. Squirrels rarely carry rabies.
Rodents such as rats, mice, flies, squirrels, beavers and rabbits are fortunately considered free of rabies.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Symptoms that may occur include:
- A tear or large wound on the skin with or without bleeding
- Bruises
- I feel a sharp pain
- Types of puncture wounds
- How to handle it
- What should I do?
First Aid If Allegedly Contacted by Rabies:
Wash the wound immediately with soap and water for 10 to 15 minutes. If possible, flush the wound thoroughly under the tap with running water. If wild animals are still near your place, immediately contact the police station. If the animal has been captured or died, avoid contact with animals. Saliva from animals with rabies can cause rabies by entering through open wounds.
When do I have to see a doctor?
Contact your doctor immediately if:
- Your child is bitten by wild animals that are prone to rabies
- Bite penetrates the skin
- You have other concerns
- Prevention
Teach your child to avoid direct contact with wild animals, even if the animal looks healthy.
