What are the complications of dog bites in children
Dog bites represent a real problem in children. In addition to producing lesions of diverse severity, they can evolve to infectious complications, cosmetic sequelae and psycho-emotional damage. Next, the complications of dog bites in children will be described .
You will need to:- bacteriological studies
- antibiotics
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The signs of infectious complications secondary to dog bites usually appear 24-72 hours after the accident.
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When the germ that produces the infection is Pasteurella multocida, the clinical signs appear early, within the first hours after the injury, presenting serous-hematic secretion at the level of the lesions.
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The appearance of purulent discharge, or cellulitis (pain, flushing, swelling) with or without fever are the most frequent findings.
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In these situations, bacteriological studies of the wound or area of cellulitis should be requested.
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The initial antibiotic treatment will be empirical, and later it will adjust to the bacteriology and sensitivity.
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Bite wounds should be controlled, within 72 hours of the occurrence, even if the patient is under prophylactic antibiotic treatment.
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Sometimes arthritis and tenosynovitis occur in the hands or feet when the wounds are sharp.
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Also by this mechanism osteitis may occur in the cranial bones in the face bites.
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Rarely, systemic infections occur.
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Sepsis, endocarditis, mycotic aneurysms are described within the most serious clinical forms.
Tips- If you were bitten by a dog, consult a doctor.
- Try to avoid children's contact with dogs.
