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An animal bite is a wound received from the teeth of an animal, including humans. Animals may bite in self-defence, in an attempt to prey on food, and as part of normal interactions. Other bite attacks may be apparently unprovoked. Self-inflicted bites occur in some genetic illnesses, such as Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. Biting is an act that occurs when an animal uses its teeth to pierce another object, including food, flesh, and inanimate matter. A person bitten by an animal potentially carrying parvovirus or rabies virus should consult a physician immediately. Those who have been bitten by an animal may also develop bacterial infections of the bone called osteomyelitis which can become life-threatening if untreated, whether or not the animal has parvovirus or rabies virus. ==Signs and symptoms== Bite wounds can cause a number of signs and symptoms *Generalized tissue damage due to tearing and scratching *Serious hemorrhage if major blood vessels are pierced *Infection by bacteria or other pathogens, including rabies *Introduction of venom into the wound by venomous animals such as some snakes *Introduction of other irritants into the wound, causing inflammation and itching 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Animal bite」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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