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Monkey bites: a public health problem in urban setting

S L Singla1, M Kaur, S Lal

  • 1Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak.

Indian Journal of Public Health
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Monkey bites are a significant public health concern, becoming the second most common animal bite. Most hospital-treated bites were severe, requiring immediate medical attention.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Animal bites represent a notable public health challenge globally.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of animal bites is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Observation:

  • A study analyzing data from 1987-1991 at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, revealed significant trends in animal bites.
  • Monkey bites comprised 8.8% of all animal bites treated during the study period.
  • Monkeys emerged as the second most frequent animal source of bites, highlighting a growing concern.

Findings:

  • The analysis indicated that a substantial proportion, 63.5%, of all treated animal bites were classified as Class-III severity.
  • Class-III bites typically involve severe tissue damage, posing significant health risks.

Implications:

  • The findings underscore the need for targeted public health interventions and awareness campaigns regarding monkey bite prevention.
  • Increased incidence of severe monkey bites necessitates enhanced preparedness in healthcare facilities for managing such injuries.

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