I was cat-sitting recently, in exchange for a free place to stay, when the white-and-gray cat lunged at my hand and bit it.

I was cat-sitting recently, in exchange for a free place to stay, when the white-and-gray cat lunged at my hand and bit it — ouch! — one evening before bed. The bite left a small puncture ...

It hurt so I gently blew some air at her face to try and get her to release only to have her viciously bite into my arm. Why would a cat be so aggressive like that? I had cleaned off the wound and ...

Results 495 patients with dog bites were enrolled and 345 had complete follow-up. Eighteen patients (5.2%, 95% CI 3.1% to 8.1%) had bites that became infected. On univariate analysis, only puncture ...

Most of the management guidelines for the treatment of bite infections are based ... Examination should determine the type of wound (i.e., laceration, puncture, contusion or crush-avulsion ...

A puncture wound resulted in a person dying in downtown Los Angeles Friday. Officers on patrol found the male victim at 1:48 a.m. Friday at Seventh and Main streets, Los Angeles Police Department ...

Table 1. Microbiology and antimicrobial therapy of bite infections.

Ever puzzled as to why your cat suddenly bites at your hand while you're petting and stroking it? Rest assured, your feline companion hasn't had a sudden mood shift, nor does it intend to scratch ...