Animal and Human Bites
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you been bitten in the past few weeks and you now have symptoms of illness?
See significance of symptoms of illness after a bite if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had a bite in the past few weeks and you now have two or more of the following symptoms of an infectious disease? Symptoms may include:
- A fever.
- Swollen glands.
- Muscle aches.
- Joint pain.
- A rash.
- Chills.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Extreme tiredness.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: June 30, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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