Animal Bites: A Serious Threat
What are the dangers of animal bites?
Animal bites and scratches, even when they are minor, can become infected. Animal bite infections are serious and can even be life-threatening if left untreated. Bites from certain mammals encountered during foreign travel (bats, cats, dogs, monkeys, and rodents) present a risk of rabies, a fatal viral disease.
Why do animals bite?
Animal bites can result when an animal is provoked, feels threatened, or is protecting its territory or young. Even animals that are normally friendly can bite if they are startled or in pain.
Children are bitten more often than adults
Children are more likely to be bitten by animals than adults because they are more likely to be around animals and may not be aware of the dangers of animal bites.
Most animal bites are not reported to authorities
Most animal bites are not reported to authorities. This is because many people do not realize that animal bites can be serious, or they may be afraid of getting the animal in trouble.
If you are bitten by an animal, it is important to seek medical attention immediately
If you are bitten by an animal, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Animal bites can become infected quickly, and infection can lead to serious complications.
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