Bite wounds are frequently located on the face; injuries inflicted by dogs are most common,
especially in children. Bacteriology of infected dog and cat bite wounds includes Pasteurella …

Facial trauma can incur significant physical and psychological costs. Approximately 25% of
all injuries reported in the National Trauma Data Bank involve the face. 1 Facial trauma is …

Bothrops asper inflicts the majority of snakebites in Central America and in the northern
regions of South America, mostly affecting young agricultural workers in rural settings. This …

Skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) is common and important infectious disease. This work
represents an update to 2012 Korean guideline for SSTI. The present guideline was …

Background: Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) may produce substantial morbidity and
mortality rates, particularly those classified as complicated or necrotizing. Objective: To …

Introduction Animal bites are a significant public health problem, with the majority of bites
coming from dogs, cats and humans. These may present as punctures, abrasions, tears, or …

The irresistible, ever-curious, and always best-selling Mary Roach returns with a new
adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside.“America's funniest science …

Bites are a common cause of injury and medical visits in children and adults. It is estimated
that 50% of Americans will experience a mammalian bite injury throughout their lifetime. 1 …

Human bites are frequently overlooked in making a diagnosis in the emergency room. They
are particularly notorious due to the polymicrobial nature of human saliva inoculated in the …

The primary goal of wound management is to achieve a functional closure with minimal
scarring. Preventing infection is important to facilitate the healing process. Most simple …