A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF BITE WOUND MANAGEMENT IN RING-TAILED LEMURS (LEMUR CATTA) HOUSED WITHIN FIVE BRITISH ZOOS

The study was conducted to know the occurrence of myiasis in cattle and goats at Babuganj Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, Barisal, Bangladesh. A total of 160 animals were examined. Among them 46 animals were found to be myiasis infested. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on species, breed, age, sex, body condition of the animal, onset and duration of illness, affected sites of myiasis. The study was conducted during March 2014 to May 2015. All the data that were collected were entered into MS excel. Descriptive analysis was done by column and pie charts. It was possible to follow the response of treatment using two treatment protocols. The overall occurrence of myiasis was 28.75% where 39.13% in cattle and 60.87% in goat. The occurrence was higher in cross breed cattle (55.56%) than the local (44.44%). Similarly the occurrence rate was higher in cross breed goat (42.86%) than local breed (28.57%). Less than 6 months aged animals (71.73%) and females (cattle-61.11% and goat-64.29%) were more prone to myiasis. The frequency of maggot infestation was higher in navel region (54.35%) followed by vaginal (28.26%) and rectal (10.87%) regions respectively. The percentage of recovery to Inj. SP vet, Inj. Asta vet and Inj. Vermic were 67.86%. Myiasis is the major problem in livestock production in our country. Animals at high risk should be managed properly to avoid wound and special attention on wound management should be given after castration and parturition to prevent myiasis.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(1): 57-64, April 2018

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A Cross-sectional Study on Awareness regarding Animal Bite Wound Management and Rabies Immunization among Students of a School of Nursing in a City of India

International Journal of Advanced and Integrated Medical Sciences ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10050-10105 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 193-197

Author(s):

Hari S Joshi ◽

Arun Singh ◽

Deepak Upadhyay ◽

Sudeepti Panat

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Wound Management ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Bite Wound ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Of Nursing

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Mammalian and Reptile Bites

10.1093/med/9780199976805.003.0045 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

David Scordino ◽

Susan Peterson

Keyword(s):

Morbidity And Mortality ◽

Wound Management ◽

Bite Wound ◽

Wound Irrigation ◽

Vascular Area ◽

The Face ◽

Bite Wounds

Bites from animals and humans can result in significant infections, morbidity, and mortality if not managed well. Individuals who are unable to provide an adequate history or who are unaware of if they were bitten or scratched require skin evaluation that may show puncture wounds, suggesting a bite, or simple scrapes, suggesting a scratch. A thorough exam of the bite for evidence of contamination or infection as well as the location and type of wound is critical for wound management, follow-up, and disposition. Treatment includes addressing the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation; wound irrigation and management as well as tetanus prophylaxis should be provided because the skin has been broken. In general, bite wounds should not be closed unless the bite wound is in a highly vascular area such as the face.

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Thoracic bite trauma in dogs and cats: a retrospective study of 65 cases

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology ◽

10.3415/vcot-15-01-0001 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 28 (06) ◽

pp. 448-454 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Q. Cabon ◽

C. Deroy ◽

F.-X. Ferrand ◽

P. Pillard ◽

T. Cachon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Body Wall ◽

Case Series ◽

Thoracic Wall ◽

Surgical Wound ◽

Bite Wound ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Depth Of Penetration ◽

Bite Wounds

SummaryObjectives: To report a case series of thoracic bite trauma in dogs and cats and to evaluate risk factors for mortality.Methods: A retrospective study concerning thoracic bite wounds in dogs and cats was performed. Lesions were categorized by depth of penetration: no wound, superficial, deep or penetrating. Thoracic radiographic reports were reviewed. Lesion management was classified as non-surgical, wound exploration, or explorative thoracotomy.Results: Sixty-five cases were collected. Twenty-two percent of patients with normal respiratory patterns showed thoracic radio-graphic lesions. Respiratory distress was not correlated with mortality. Twenty-eight patients were presented with superficial wounds and 13 with deep wounds. Eight patients exhibited penetrating wounds. Radio-graphic lesions were observed in 77% of dogs and 100% of cats. Explorative thoracotomy was performed in 28% of patients, and surgical wound exploration in 17.2%. With the exception of skin wounds, thoracic wall discontinuity was the most frequent lesion. Thoracotomy was associated with increased length of hospitalisation but was not correlated with mortality. The mortality rate was 15.4%. No studied factor correlated with mortality, and the long-term outcomes were excellent.Clinical significance: A penetrating injury, more than three radiographic lesions, or both together seemed to be indicative of the need for a thoracotomy. In the absence of these criteria, systematic bite wound explorative surgery is recommended, with extension to thoracotomy if thoracic body wall disruption is observed.

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