A man in the UK has become a medical first, though not in a great way. In a recent paper, scientists say he’s the first known person to have caught a newly discovered bacteria from a stray cat’s bite.
I was cat-sitting recently, in exchange for a free place to stay, when the white-and-gray cat lunged at my hand and bit it — ouch! — one evening before bed. The bite left a small puncture wound below ...
Most of the management guidelines for the treatment of bite infections are based on expert opinion. The goals of therapy are to prevent or treat infection, as well as minimize soft tissue damage. In ...
Animal bites can be alarming and pose serious health risks. Whether it’s from a domestic pet or a wild animal, knowing how to ...
A Playful Dog Bonds With A Child Engaging In Harmless Fun Front View Closeup 00:07 (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Getting bitten by a ...
Iguanas, those pesky green critters that come out in full force during the summer months in South Florida, are more than just a nuisance. They also pose health risks. While touching an iguana or its ...
A Florida man nearly lost his leg from a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection that developed after he was bitten by a human while breaking up a family brawl, according to a report by NBC News. The ...
A Florida man nearly lost his leg when he contracted a nasty flesh-eating bacterial infection — after being bitten by a family member during a fight. Donnie Adams, of Tampa Bay, developed a small, ...