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Dog Bites

Although most dog bites aren't fatal, many do require medical attention. In addition to basic first aid and cleaning the wound, one may need antibiotics, a tetanus shot, and/or rabies vaccination after a dog bite. One should seek immediate medical attention for dog bites, especially in younger children and bites that involve your head and neck. Dog bites can be very gruesome, and include nerve damage, tendon damage, muscle damage, bone injury, and infection. Doctors may use stitches to close a bite wound, but often the wound is left open to heal, so the risk of infection is lowered. An antibiotic may be prescribed to prevent infection. Dog bites often result in scarring and these scars may require plastic surgery to improve their appearance.

For related information go to : Facial Injuries, Infection, Insurance Bad Faith, Pain, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,  and Scars.

 

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