28/04/2023
WHEN BITTEN BY A ANIMAL
1. WASH WOUND IMMEDIATELY AND VIGOROUSLY WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR 10 MINUTES
2. APPLY ANTISEPTIC (ALCOHOL, TINCTURE OF IODINE, BETADINE) WHEN NEEDED
3. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR VISIT THE NEAREST ANIMAL BITE TREATMENT CENTER (ABTC) FOR PROPER MANAGEMENT.
MANAGEMENT OF THE BITING ANIMAL
-It is advisable for patients to consult a veterinarian, whenever possible, regarding biting animal management especially when any of the following is observed:
-The biting animal shall be observed for 14 days. Adequate animal care shall be provided during the observation period.
=Sudden change of behavior (from mild to vicious temperament or vice versa)
=Characteristic hoarse howl
=Watchful, apprehensive expression of the eyes, staring, blank gaze
=Drooling of saliva
=Paralysis or uncoordinated gait of hind legs
=Marked restlessness, pacing in cage
=If at large runs aimlessly, biting anything in its way
=Depraved appetite, self mutilation
=In some cases, lies quiescent, biting when provoked
=Snaps at imaginary objects
=Paralysis of lower jaw and tongue; inability to drink
=Sudden death without associated S/Sx 3. PEP may be discontinued if the biting animal remains healthy after the 14 days observation period.
If the animal dies or gets sick, the head shall be submitted to the nearest rabies diagnostic laboratory for testing.
