Animal bites are an underestimated danger – this is what accident surgeon Sebastian Zohner, head of traumatology at Kepler University Hospital, notes: “In principle, it is not only the immediate bite wound that is a problem, but often there are also serious consequences.
“Baceria enter the wound through the saliva in the animal’s oral cavity, which often leads to an infection. In addition to the original injury, there is an enlarged defect in the soft tissue,” says Zohner.
Bitten on the scalp
Zohner particularly remembers the case of a child who was bitten by a dog on the hairy scalp. She had to undergo plastic surgery many times. “You don’t cut anything away from the face, you try to clean the edges of the wound and keep it clean. You have to smooth out scars later,” says Zohner, explaining his tricky work with the scalpel. By the way, the surgeon urgently warns not to take bite wounds lightly.
Cat bites are also treacherous
Not only dog bites but also cat bites are treacherous. Domestic tigers often have tartar, which can stick in the wound. Cats’ canines also break off more easily and the points remain in the (human) victim, says Zohner. Under no circumstances should such wounds be sealed airtight; this would be optimal for the heat-loving bacteria.
Source: Krone
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