Diseases Due to Dog Bites That Must Be Known

In recent times, cases of dog bites to humans have attracted the attention of many parties.

Even in some cases this dog bite can cause someone to die.

Even though dogs are called humans' best friends, in reality dogs can be quite a frightening threat to human safety.

Many victims of dog bites died, allegedly due to rabies.

Did you know, besides rabies there are several other diseases caused by dog ​​bites.

Here are some diseases caused by dog ​​bites quoted from the Cebters for Disease Control and Prevention:

1. Capnocytophaga Bacteria

This bacterium is found in the mouths of humans, dogs and cats.

Capnocytophaga is rarely transmitted to humans through scratch bites, and contact with dogs or cats.

However, if someone with a weak immune system, the risk of getting a disease caused by this bacteria is greater.

They become more difficult to fight the infection.

2. Pasteurella

Pasteurella is a type of bacteria that appears in more than half of infected dog bite wounds.

This disease usually causes pain and a red infection in the area of ​​the bite wound.

However, Pasteurella has a more serious effect for someone with a weak immune system.

Some of the symptoms are swollen glands, swollen joints, and difficulty moving.

3. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

MRSA is a type of infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.

These bacteria include bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics such as amoxicillin or penicillin.

Dogs or other animals can transmit MRSA without showing any symptoms.

The bacteria usually cause infections of the skin, lungs and urinary tract.

In some cases, MRSA can travel to the bloodstream or lungs and cause life-threatening infections.

4. Tetanus

Tetanus is a toxin produced by the Clostridium Tetani bacteria.

This poison can paralyze humans and become a serious problem if the wound is very deep.

This article was published on Kompas.com with the title "Besides Rabies, These Are 4 Diseases Due to Dog Bites"