Heat, redness, swelling, or pain can be signs of an infected bug bite. An untreated bug bite infection may lead to sepsis, a life-threatening infection. Fever, red streaks, or increasing pain from a ...

Most of the management guidelines for the treatment of bite infections are based on expert opinion. The goals of therapy are to prevent or treat infection, as well as minimize soft tissue damage. In ...

Dog bites are more common than people realize, even among people who love and understand dogs. In fact, in the United States, an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and nearly ...

During the vacation season, our dogs encounter diseases that are still relatively rare in this country. One such disease is leishmaniasis. Here's how to recognize and treat it. The post Leishmaniasis ...

In honor of Dog Bite Prevention Week, Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, shares tips for keeping children and dogs safe.