RABIES is a silent killer and the figures can prove it. The Department of Health (DOH) reported that rabies cases surged from ...

Dog bites can be frightening, especially for children, necessitating immediate action to prevent infection. Prioritize safety ...

Table 1. Microbiology and antimicrobial therapy of bite infections. Animal Organism Empiric antibiotic therapy; Human: Eikenella corrodens ...

Nancy Shute discusses which should scare you more: sharks or ticks and fungus — and why sharks might actually be the least of your worries.

The recent death of a British woman from rabies after a holiday in Morocco is a sobering reminder of the risks posed by this ...

Iowa City Animal Services says anyone who is bitten by an animal should clean the bite with soap and water and seek medial attention to ensure there is no infection. Victims should also file a ...

Dr. Parreñas said PHO Davao del Norte recorded 13 (including the four recorded in Tagum City); while Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) Animal Bite Treatment Center recorded 32 cases. Dr. Aya ...

“It can quickly lead to a serious infection within six to 12 hours after the bite.” As a lifelong pet owner — or pet parent, as I think of myself — I was surprised I didn’t know this.

This is very helpful for us since we are vulnerable to animal bites,” said Lafiguera, adding that she had already been bitten by her pet dog twice. Lafiguera shared that she often spends P3,000 to ...

‘Seal finger’ warning over infection if bitten by sea mammal. There are around 400,000 grey seals worldwide, with about 120,000 living off the coast of Britain.

If there is any risk of rabies infection from the animal bite, your doctor will suggest anti-rabies treatment. You may need stitches depending on how big the wound is and where it is.