Venomous Snakes at Work | Outdoor | CDC - Centers for Disease …
2024年8月28日 · Each year, 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States. About 5 of those people die. More people would die if they did not seek medical care. Workers are more likely to suffer long-term injuries than to die from snake bites. For those bitten by rattlesnakes, 10–44 percent will have lasting injuries.
Reptiles and Amphibians | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
2024年4月15日 · Overview. Millions of households in the United States own at least one reptile (like a turtle, lizard, or snake) or amphibian (like a frog, salamander, or caecilian). Reptiles have dry and scaly skin, whereas amphibians have smooth, slimy skin. Reptiles and amphibians are more likely than other pets to carry germs that make people sick, even ...
Wildlife | Healthy Pets, Healthy People | CDC
2024年4月15日 · Prevent snake bites at home. If you see a snake in your home, call animal control to remove it. Don't try to remove or trap it yourself. Note the size, shape, and color of any snakes you see. Contact a wildlife professional if you're concerned about the snake being venomous. Keep an eye on children and pets when they are playing outside.
What to Do to Protect Yourself From Animals After a Disaster
2024年2月8日 · If you or someone else is bitten by a snake: Do not pick up the snake or try to trap it (this may put you or someone else at risk for a bite). Do not apply a tourniquet. Do not slash the wound with a knife. Do not suck out the venom. Do not apply ice or immerse the wound in water. Do not drink alcohol as a pain killer. Do not drink caffeinated ...
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About Rabies | Rabies | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
2024年6月21日 · Rabies is a viral disease that is deadly in people if medical care is not received before symptoms start. Rabies is spread to humans and pets primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. Rabies control measures in the United States have significantly reduced rabies as a public health threat. Each year 60,000 Americans receive ...
Venomous Spiders at Work | Outdoor - CDC
2024年8月29日 · Remove and reduce debris and rubble from around the outdoor work areas. Trim or eliminate tall grasses from around outdoor work areas. Store apparel and outdoor equipment in tightly closed plastic bags. Keep tetanus boosters up-to-date (every 10 years). Spider bites can become infected with tetanus spores.
About Rat Bite Fever (RBF) | Rat-bite Fever (RBF) | CDC
Rat-bite fever (RBF) is an infectious disease people can get from contact with rodents. Anyone can get RBF, but having pet rodents or working with rodents may increase your risk. If you have RBF symptoms and had recent contact with rodents, see a healthcare provider immediately. RBF must be treated quickly, or it can cause severe illness and ...
Clinical Guidance for Wound Management to Prevent Tetanus
2024年8月15日 · TIG assessment. TIG contains antibodies against tetanus toxin and functions as an antitoxin. TIG can provide temporary protection against tetanus by directly binding and neutralizing circulating toxin. TIG cannot neutralize toxin that's already bound to nerve endings.
QuickStats: Number of Deaths from Hornet, Wasp, and Bee Stings...
2019年7月25日 · During 2000–2017, a total of 1,109 deaths from hornet, wasp, and bee stings occurred, for an annual average of 62 deaths. Deaths ranged from a low of 43 in 2001 to a high of 89 in 2017.