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Monkey Bites among US Military Members, Afghanistan, 2011

Luke E Mease, Katheryn A. Baker

Emerging infectious diseases · 2012 · 21 citations · 12 references

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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.

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