Monkey bites among US military members, Afghanistan, 2011

Luke E. Mease; Katheryn A. Baker

doi:10.3201/eid1810.120419

Monkey bites among US military members, Afghanistan, 2011

Luke E. Mease, Katheryn A. Baker

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Abstract

Bites from Macaca mulatta monkeys, native to Afghanistan, can cause serious infections. To determine risk for US military members in Afghanistan, we reviewed records for September-December 2011. Among 126 animal bites and exposures, 10 were monkey bites. Command emphasis is vital for preventing monkey bites; provider training and bite reporting promote postexposure treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1647-1649
Number of pages	3
Journal	Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume	18
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1810.120419
State	Published - Oct 2012
Externally published	Yes

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Monkey bites among US military members, Afghanistan, 2011

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