Human and animal bites may ... isolated from bite wounds, with infection ranging from localized cellulitis to systemic dissemination, leading to severe disease ranging from abscess to bone and ...

Most cats and dogs-even healthy ones-naturally carry this organism in their mouths. When an animal bites a person, these bacteria can enter the wound and start an infection. The first signs of ...

In general, a number of therapies may be undertaken for all bite wounds. Professional medical care should start with obtaining the history of the injury to include timing, and details about the ...