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Wednesday Nov 02, 2011

Animal Bites

Animal bites are very common among kids who come to CHOP.  Some animal bites may seem harmless at first but not for this 18-year-old. The bite from her cat sent her right to CHOP because of the infection.

CHOP Dr. Rakesh Mistry was quoted in the ABC article saying that the bacteria in the animal's mouth, when inserted deep beneath the skin by those sharp teeth, has a much easier time staying there and causing problems.

Read the full ABC News Article here.

Learn more about Animal Bites here. 



Posted at 02:20PM Nov 02, 2011 by Juliann Walsh in General  |  Comments[0]



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