Clinical signs for development of bite-associated infection may be subtle, with increased pain and tenderness around the wound as the first indication. Injuries may initially have edema ...

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the charity, Lyme Disease UK, is urging the public to look out for these dangerous arachnids which may ...

Cats with FIV may appear healthy for years, but the virus gradually weakens their immune system, making them more prone to ...

If a dog bite pierces the skin, bacteria can get into the body, which can cause an infection. This can cause symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and drainage from the wound. Washing the wound ...

Echinococcosis, a disease caused by tapeworms that can be transmitted from animals to humans, is also on the rise in Hungary.

State Rep. Anita Burroughs says she learned that cat bites can lead to life-threatening infections after her husband tangled with their cat.

Domingo also urged the public to report stray dogs and cats to their respective ... may also occur at the bite site. In the later stage of the infection, Domingo said symptoms usually progress ...

Human bites tend to have a higher complication and infection rate than animal bites, with approximately 10–15% of human bites becoming infected. [9] Infection usually emerges 1–2 days after ...