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Animal Bites (cont.)

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Follow-up

Most doctors will recommend a reevaluation of bites in 48 hours to look for infection.

If the wound was sutured (you received stitches), the doctor will tell you when the stitches will need to be removed.

  • Typically stitches in the face are removed in 3-5 days.

  • Stitches over major joints stay in 10-14 days.

  • Stitches in other areas are removed in 7-10 days.

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