The diagnosis is aided by obtaining a history of the circumstances surrounding the<unk> . The time the<unk>  was experienced, the location of the<unk> , and examination of the<unk>  is noted. The person may have drainage from the site of the<unk> . They may also be febrile, and swelling around the wound may occur. Because the wound from the<unk>  may heal too quickly over the punctures, it may need to be opened and explored. Hydrogen peroxide may be used at home to reopen the wound, with pressure being applied around the wound to drain any abscesses. For deep wounds, this process may need to be repeated. At a hospital, you may request that the site be anesthetized prior to exploration. Neurovascular status is assessed. Immune status may determine treatment as does the presence of transplanted tissue or organs, rheumatic disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and sickle cell disease. Swollen lymph nodes and red streaks radiating upward may be evident. The diagnosis of a<unk>  with rabies is usually evident by observing the<unk> .<unk> s with rabies may also appear restless, pant, and attack other animals, people, or objects. Animals with rabies typically die within a few days of appearing sick. Vaccination of the<unk>  can prevent rabies being transmitted by the<unk>  through a<unk> . If the<unk>  is suspected of being infected with rabies, the person bitten will immediately begin treatment with rabies vaccine. Prevention==<unk> s can often be prevented by: *avoiding<unk> s *instructing children not to tease<unk> s or other pets *being cautious with unfamiliar<unk> s *approaching<unk> s with care, even if they appear to be friendly *avoiding rough play with<unk> s and kittens. Rough play is perceived as aggressive. This will lead to the<unk>  being defensive when approached by people. Preventing<unk> s includes not provoking the<unk> . If a<unk>  is reactive, handle it with care, being careful not to trigger any fear or aggression responses. The<unk>  may<unk>  its handler or someone nearby in an effort to defend itself. In the case of dogs, the potential for attack is well known. Unfortunately not in<unk> s, although there are countless documented cases.
Cat bite
Dog bite
Spider bite
Snakebite
Centipede bite
Scrapie
Phagoburn
Overbite