A dog bite, whether from a stray or household pet, poses a serious risk of rabies, a deadly viral infection that attacks the nervous system. Rabies spreads through the saliva of infected animals and ...

Most of the management guidelines for the treatment of bite infections are based on expert opinion. The goals of therapy are to prevent or treat infection, as well as minimize soft tissue damage. In ...

Management of a dog bite includes treatment centered on local wounds as well as consideration of antimicrobials, tetanus prophylaxis, and rabies prophylaxis. Wound management is as important as use of ...