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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Here Is a General but Important Protocol to Follow (As Suggested by Experts)<\/a><\/li>
Exercise Extra Caution If<\/a><\/li>
Possible Complications in Dog Bite<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA\u00a0dog bite is painful and dangerous and instils\u00a0a fear\u00a0of the animal. It is said that rabies caused by dog bites accounts for about 20,000 deaths in India alone. What is alarming is that 36% of the world\u2019s rabies deaths occur in our country each year. Unfortunately, most victims are children who are bitten by infected dogs 1<\/a><\/sup>. In this blog, we will discuss how the rabies vaccine and wound care can help prevent the fatal outcomes of dog bites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Astonishingly enough, a person is more likely to get a dog bite from a dog he is familiar with than from a street dog! A dog bite may lead to serious infections, rabies, and eventually result in death.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First aid is helpful after a dog\u00a0bite, but\u00a0always\u00a0seek\u00a0medical attention to ensure proper care. This is even more important in cases of a dog bite from an unfamiliar or unknown dog. Talk to your doctor\/ animal bite clinic at a hospital about the administration of the rabies vaccine. If the wound does not stop bleeding, there is pus formation or redness with swelling, and if the bitten region is warmer than the other parts of the body, you need to see a doctor ASAP.\u00a0A dog\u00a0bite treatment must also include antibiotics to prevent infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In the United States, an estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, with 800,000 requiring medical attention.\u00a0<\/a>Source: dshs.texas.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Children account for\u00a0approximately half\u00a0of all dog bite victims in the United States.\u00a0 Source: dshs.texas.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The elderly are the second most common group of dog bite victims in the United States.\u00a0 Source: dshs.texas.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dog bites are the 13th leading cause of nonfatal emergency department visits in the United States.\u00a0Source:\u00a0 NCBI<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Between 2005 and 2018, the rate of dog bite injuries in the United States increased until 2012 and then underwent a significant decline.\u00a0 Source:\u00a0NCBI<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
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