MAMMALIAN BITES is a topic covered in the Harrison's Manual of Medicine.

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  • Each year, there are ~300 dog and cat bites per 100,000 population in the United States, with most bites inflicted by pet animals.
  • The microbiology of bite wounds typically reflects the oral flora of the biting animal.
  • Bites from many different animals can transmit rabies and tularemia.

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TY - ELEC T1 - MAMMALIAN BITES ID - 623527 Y1 - 2017 PB - Harrison's Manual of Medicine UR - https://harrisons.unboundmedicine.com/harrisons/view/Harrisons-Manual-of-Medicine/623527/all/MAMMALIAN_BITES ER -