Complex Dog Mauling Facial Injury in a 3-yearold Child: A Case Report

Children are frequently injured by animal bites, and dog bites account for a large portion of the rabies epidemic worldwide. This case report describes a 3 year old girl who was bitten by a stray dog and ended up in the emergency room with multiple injuries. The child had extensive bite injuries all over her body. For such injuries, suturing the lesions is the preferred course of action, in conjunction with antibiotic therapy and rabies vaccination. It is essential to administer complete wound care and immediate post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies to guarantee successful treatment and favorable patient results. This report details the child's case, who was followed for 3 months and showed good wound healing and recovery. Key Words: Animal bites, Facial dog bite, Facial wounds, Rabies