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Which animal bites account for over 95 percent of all bite wounds seen in the emergency department in the United States?
Which animal bites account for over 95 percent of all bite wounds seen in the emergency department in the United States?
- Snake bites
- Dog and cat bites (correct)
- Spider bites
- Rabbit bites
What percentage of emergency department visits in the U.S. are due to animal bites?
What percentage of emergency department visits in the U.S. are due to animal bites?
- Over 20 percent
- Around 5 percent
- Less than 1 percent (correct)
- Approximately 10 percent
What can even relatively minor wounds from animal bites potentially become?
What can even relatively minor wounds from animal bites potentially become?
- Disfiguring
- Fatal
- Painful
- Infected (correct)
Why should all animal bites be evaluated carefully and thoroughly?
Why should all animal bites be evaluated carefully and thoroughly?
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What is the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with animal bites?
What is the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with animal bites?
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Which animal species are the most important in causing bites to humans?
Which animal species are the most important in causing bites to humans?
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How many people are estimated to be bitten by snakes worldwide each year?
How many people are estimated to be bitten by snakes worldwide each year?
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What are the severe health consequences that can result from snake bites?
What are the severe health consequences that can result from snake bites?
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Where do the majority of snake bites occur?
Where do the majority of snake bites occur?
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Who is most at risk for snake bites?
Who is most at risk for snake bites?
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