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Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2021; 9(9); e3778; doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003778

Practical Review of the Management of Animal Bites.

Abstract: Animal bites are common worldwide. Due to the plethora of animals, there are diverse pathogens with specific associated risks and treatment algorithms. It is crucial to understand these to develop and execute appropriate management plans. This practical review was designed to amalgamate the most common bites worldwide and synthesize data to help guide treatment plans. Methods: A PubMed literature search was performed focusing on the major animal bites. High-level studies were preferred and analyzed but lower-level studies were also used if high-level studies did not exist. Results: The tables presented in this article cover the pertinent information regarding the incidence, common presentation, initial treatment, and potential complications associated with bites from dogs, cats, horses, rodents, snakes, marine life, and spiders. Many of the pathogens associated with the bites are treatable with various and somewhat common antimicrobials, though some are less easy to access. Basic irrigation, debridement, and wound culture are common to almost every animal and should be the first step in treatment. Conclusions: Based on the current studies, the most important factor in treating animal bites is timely presentation to a medical facility and/or physician. It is critical that the offending animal be accurately identified to help guide medical and surgical algorithms, including specific antimicrobial treatment guided by the most commonly presenting pathogens specific to certain animals.
Copyright © 2021 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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Publication Date: 2021-09-09 PubMed ID: 34522565PubMed Central: PMC8432645DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003778Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper provides a comprehensive review of the management of animal bites, detailing the diverse pathogens involved, their associated risks, treatment methods, and further steps for effective management plans.

Research Methodology

  • The study involves a practical review aimed at combining data on the most common types of animal bites globally in order to guide effective treatment plans.
  • A literature search using PubMed was conducted, focusing on the major types of animal bites.
  • Where available, high-level studies were used and analyzed. However, in the absence of high-level studies, lower-level studies were used.

Research Findings

  • The researchers developed comprehensive tables detailing incidence, common presentations, initial treatments, and potential complications regarding bites from dogs, cats, horses, rodents, snakes, marine life, and spiders.
  • The findings showed that most pathogens associated with animal bites can be treated with a variety of common antimicrobials. However, some are more difficult to access than others.
  • Common steps in the initial treatment of almost every type of animal bite include basic irrigation, debridement, and wound culture.

Conclusions

  • Most crucial to the treatment of animal bites is timely presentation to a medical facility and/or a physician.
  • Identifying the offending animal accurately is critical to guide medical and surgical treatment plans. This includes specific antimicrobial treatment based on the most commonly presenting pathogens associated with certain animals.

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Savu AN, Schoenbrunner AR, Politi R, Janis JE. (2021). Practical Review of the Management of Animal Bites. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open, 9(9), e3778. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003778

Publication

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
ISSN: 2169-7574
NlmUniqueID: 101622231
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 9
Issue: 9
Pages: e3778

Researcher Affiliations

Savu, Andrei N
  • Ohio State College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Schoenbrunner, Anna R
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
  • The University of Virginia School of Medicine, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
Politi, Rachel
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
  • The University of Virginia School of Medicine, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
Janis, Jeffrey E
  • The University of Virginia School of Medicine, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.

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