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Cougar attacks on humans: a case report.

Denise McKee¹

¹UNSOM, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Brigham Bldg MS316, Reno, NV 89557, USA. mckee@unr.edu

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

|October 2, 2003

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Cougar attacks on humans are rising. This case report details a nonfatal cougar attack on a child, covering wound care, rabies prevention, and psychological effects, alongside prevention strategies for human-cougar encounters.

Area of Science:

Zoology
Public Health
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Cougar attacks on humans are an increasing concern.
Understanding cougar behavior is crucial for human safety.

Observation:

A case report of an 8-year-old girl attacked by a 2-year-old male cougar in British Columbia.
The attack was nonfatal, but required medical intervention.

Findings:

Management of the wounds, including assessment and treatment.
Administration of rabies postexposure prophylaxis (RPEP) to prevent infection.
Consideration of potential psychological impacts on the victim.

Implications:

Recommendations for preventing future cougar attacks through appropriate actions during encounters.

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