Bites

Jaclyn Dempsey; Bindi Naik-Mathuria

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-12431-0.00011-5

Bites

Jaclyn Dempsey
, Bindi Naik-Mathuria

Surgery

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Abstract

A wide variety of bite injuries requiring medical attention are seen in the pediatric population. In the United States, it is estimated that more than 1 million children are treated annually for bites. In this chapter, we concentrate on bites of interest to the surgeon including from dogs, cats, spiders, humans, and snakes. Presentation, clinical management, and outcomes are discussed, in addition to a discussion on tetanus and rabies prophylaxis.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Holcomb and Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	155-171.e2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443124310
ISBN (Print)	9780443124334
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-12431-0.00011-5
State	Published - Jan 1 2026

Keywords

Cat bites
Dog bites
Rabies
Snake bites
Spider bites
Tetanus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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