Cat Bites
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Cat Bites Treatment
Treatment for cat bites may include:
Antibiotics for cat bites
Wound irrigation
Rinsing the wound
Wound cleansing
Wound exploration
Wound debridement:
Removal of dead or dirty tissue
Removal of foreign bodies in the wound
Tetanus vaccination
Rabies prevention
Surgery to repair damaged tissue
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Cat Bites Treatment: Rabies
Related Topics:
Animal bites
Dog bites
Human bites
Rodent bites
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Cat bite of the abdomen
Cat bite of the arm
Cat bite of the back
Cat bite of the buttock
Cat bite of the chest
Cat bite of the face
Cat bite of the foot
Cat bite of the hand
Cat bite of the leg
Cat bite of the neck
Cat bite of the trunk
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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2008
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Brook I. Microbiology and management of human and animal bite wound infections. Prim Care. 2003 Mar;30(1):25-39, v.
Correira K. Managing dog, cat, and human bite wounds. JAAPA. 2003 Apr;16(4):28-32, 34, 37.
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Wolff KD. Management of animal bite injuries of the face: experience with 94 patients. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1998 Jul;56(7):838-43.
