Dog/Cat Bite – Category and Management with images

A dog bite might result in tetanus or rabies. Infection signs include leaking, redness, swelling, and increasing pain. Dog bite injuries can range in severity from minor to life-threatening, and they must be treated right away to avoid infection or trauma-related consequences.

1. Category – I :

I. Type of Wound :

1. Touching or feeding animals
2. Licking on intact skin

II. Management :

1. Washing of exposed skin surfaces, no PEP(Post exposure prophylaxis)

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2. Category – II :

I. Type of Wound :

1. Nibbling of uncovered skin
2. Minor scratches or abrasions without bleeding

II. Management :

1. Local treatment of the wound
2. Immediate vaccination

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3. Category – III :

I. Type of Wound :

1. Single or multiple transdermal bites or scratches
2. Licks on broken skin
3. Contamination of mucous membrane with saliva from lick
4. Contact with bats

II. Management :

1. Immediate vaccination and administration rabies immunoglobulin
2. Local treatment of the wound

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Essen and Zagreb Regimen :

Post exposure prophylaxis of Rabies – Essen and Zagreb regimen

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