Bacteria from bites raises infection risk Roughly 50% of dog bites introduce bacteria, including staphylococcus, streptococcus and pasteurella, as well as capnocytophaga. Unvaccinated and feral dogs can also potentially carry — and transfer — rabies, so your doctor will want to know details about the dog that bit you. 7 февр. 2020 г.
What happens if a dog bites you?
Dog bites can introduce dangerous bacteria into the body. This can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to occur when left untreated. It's very important to wash the wound as soon as you're bitten and to use topical antibiotics, such as povidone iodine, in and around broken skin.
What should you do when a dog bites you?
Dog Bite Treatments1Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding.2Try to keep the injured area elevated.3Wash the bite carefully with soap and water.4Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.5Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent infection.
Can you get blood poisoning from a dog bite?
As the name suggests, the infection (caused by the bacterium Capnocytophaga canimorsus) is typically transmitted by dog bites, and causes an infection of the bloodstream, resulting in very serious body-wide illness.
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