Animal And Human Bites: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you think a bite has damaged deep tissues?
See significance of a bite that has damaged deep tissues if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Does a child have a dog or large animal bite to the head or face?
Do you have diabetes?
Do you have a bite on a leg and peripheral arterial disease?
Do you have a disease or take medicine that causes problems with your immune system?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Do you have a dog bite to your hand, foot, head, or face?
Do you have an animal bite to the head or face?
Do you have a bite over or near a joint?
Have you had a crushing bite injury from an animal with powerful jaws?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | June 10, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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