title: [Dog bites in children].
abstract: Among children's domestic accidents, dog bites are of major concern. Most dog bites result in low severity injuries but some lead to definite esthetic or functional sequelae and require emergency treatment for wound repair and possibly hospitalization in a trauma center. Recommendations for medical and surgical management are presented. Prevention is important: children must be educated early on dog reactions even from the family dog; young children must never be left alone with a dog.
authors.affiliation: CIRPAE (Centre d'information et de rencontre pour la prévention des accidents de l'enfant), Paris, France.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chevallier
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sznadjer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004203:Disinfection; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011818:Rabies / Q000517:prevention & control; D013537:Sutures; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents