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Pediatría Atención Primaria

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PINEIRO PEREZ, R.  and  CARABANO AGUADO, I.. Animal bites in Spain: pediatric guideline for Primary Care. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2015, vol.17, n.67, pp.263-270. ISSN 1139-7632.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1139-76322015000400018.

It is estimated that animal bites account for about 1% of pediatric emergency department visits. The popular fear, especially the dreaded rabies, coupled with the presence of a large wound, usually causes fear in parents. However, when the bite comes from a snake, it is not uncommon that parents feel relaxed, whereas the one who is concerned is the pediatrician. A review of the subject is presented with the aim of recommending a general attitude to treat animal bites in children. Several comments about some particular cases are also described, such as snake bites, always considering the real possibilities in the Spanish territory, regardless tropical or exotic animals. The risk of rabies transmission in our country is also covered in this document.

Keywords : Animal bites; Human bites; Snake bites; Children.

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