Animal Bites
What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?
The signs and symptoms of an animal bite can vary. The bite can look like a
surface scratch with little or no break in the skin. An animal bite can bleed
a little or a lot. The bite can tear or puncture the skin. There can also be
crush injuries with some
animal bites.
If the bite becomes infected, the following symptoms may occur:
fever and chills
increasing pain
pus draining from the wound
redness and warmth at the site of the bite
redness around the site, with red streaks radiating outward
swelling around the wound
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