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Animal Bites

Animal Bites | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

The signs and symptoms of an animal bite can vary. The bite can look like a surface scratch with little or no break in the skin. An animal bite can bleed a little or a lot. The bite can tear or puncture the skin. There can also be crush injuries with some animal bites.

If the bite becomes infected, the following symptoms may occur:

fever and chills

increasing pain

pus draining from the wound

redness and warmth at the site of the bite

redness around the site, with red streaks radiating outward

swelling around the wound

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 08/20/01

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