ReviewPlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2021
Practical Review of the Management of Animal Bites.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- Epidemiological patterns of animal bites in urban and rural areas of Sarakhs County, Iran: a cross-sectional study (2017-2024).BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Reverse Sural Flap for Reconstruction of a Distal Leg Soft-Tissue Defect Following Dog Bite Injury: A Case Report.Cureus · 2026Article
- Investigation of clinical and paraclinical manifestations of envenomation victims referred to the Poisoning Department of Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad (Iran) from 2019 to 2020.Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines · 2026Article
- Seal finger: a literature review.International journal of circumpolar health · 2025Review
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- From injury to outcome: A mixed-methods study of animal-related injuries in a rural district of Tanzania.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Choice of Primary Repair in Animal Bite Wound: A Novel Management Strategy.International wound journal · 2025Article
- A rare case report of metacarpal osteomyelitis following a domestic cat bite.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2025Article
- Infection prevention and treatment following dog bites: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Journal of trauma and injury · 2025Article
- Alligator Assault: A Systematic Literature Review and Case Series at a Florida Level 1 Trauma Center.Eplasty · 2025Review
- [Emergency hand surgery in the course of time : Clinical and economic aspects of inpatient and outpatient cases at a university hospital in the last decade].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Article
- Epidemiological Analysis of Cases of Animal Bite Injuries at Rabies Prevention Centers Affiliated with Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2024Article
- Prevotella bivia Infection of a Horse Bite Wound.Cureus · 2024Article
- The Use of Absorbable Plates to Treat Facial Fractures From Dog-Bite Injuries in Pediatric Patients: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
- [Trauma surgical relevance of bite injuries by animals and humans].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Article
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- Tracking lethal threat: in-depth review of rabies.Open veterinary journal · 2023Review
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- Application of Whole-Body Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Grade III Exposed Dog Bite Wounds.Emergency medicine international · 2022Article
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Abstract
Animal bites are common worldwide. Due to the plethora of animals, there are diverse pathogens with specific associated risks and treatment algorithms. It is crucial to understand these to develop and execute appropriate management plans. This practical review was designed to amalgamate the most common bites worldwide and synthesize data to help guide treatment plans.
methodsA PubMed literature search was performed focusing on the major animal bites. High-level studies were preferred and analyzed but lower-level studies were also used if high-level studies did not exist.
resultsThe tables presented in this article cover the pertinent information regarding the incidence, common presentation, initial treatment, and potential complications associated with bites from dogs, cats, horses, rodents, snakes, marine life, and spiders. Many of the pathogens associated with the bites are treatable with various and somewhat common antimicrobials, though some are less easy to access. Basic irrigation, debridement, and wound culture are common to almost every animal and should be the first step in treatment.
conclusionsBased on the current studies, the most important factor in treating animal bites is timely presentation to a medical facility and/or physician. It is critical that the offending animal be accurately identified to help guide medical and surgical algorithms, including specific antimicrobial treatment guided by the most commonly presenting pathogens specific to certain animals.
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