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[Animal bites. Study of 606 cases]
H Knobel Freud1, J L López Colomés, C Serrano Sáinz
1Servicio de Medicina Interna-Infecciosas, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona.
Revista Clinica Espanola
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Animal bites in Spain are common, with dogs being the most frequent culprits. Improved preventive measures and health education are crucial for domestic animal owners and healthcare providers.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Limited data exists on animal bites in Spain.
- Understanding bite incidence and characteristics is essential for public health.
- This study addresses the scarcity of information on animal bites in Spain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence and characteristics of animal bites in Spain.
- To analyze patient demographics, biting animal types, and wound locations.
- To evaluate the therapeutic management of animal bites.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study was conducted on patients visiting a rabies service.
- Data was collected from March 1, 1995, to February 29, 1996.
- Included 606 patients and 2,400 telephone consultations.
Main Results:
- The incidence of animal bites was 100 per 100,000 inhabitants/year.
- Dogs accounted for 74.3% of bites, followed by cats (16%).
- Hands were the most common wound site, with facial/neck bites more frequent in children.
Conclusions:
- Animal bites are relatively common in the Barcelona area.
- Preventive measures and health education are needed for the general population, especially domestic animal owners.
- Healthcare personnel require updated training on managing animal bites.
