Animal and Human Bites
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have a bite that has a high risk for infection?
See significance of a bite that has a high risk for infection if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have a cat bite?
Yes Do you have a human bite?
Yes Do you have a bite to your hand (more than a scratch)?
Yes Do you have diabetes?
Yes Do you have a bite on a leg and peripheral arterial disease?
Yes Do you have a disease or take medicine that causes problems with your immune system?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have an animal bite on your foot?
Yes Do you have a bite over or near a joint?
Yes Do you have a crushing bite injury from an animal with powerful jaws?
Yes Do you have a bite from a wild animal, livestock animal, or exotic pet?
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.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: June 30, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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