A man parked on the roadside to rest and was attacked by a wild monkey in his car: If you are scratched by an animal, you need to take "three precautions"

Even wild monkeys may not be able to stand the behavior of parking indiscriminately. According to an official report from the "Kunming City Luquan County Police", recently on the semi-new highway (Jinyin'ao Bridge section) in Jiaopingdu Town, the county,When Mr. Zhang drove by and opened the window to take a break, a wild monkey that came from nowhere suddenly jumped into the car and attacked him..

Mr. Zhang was instantly scratched and bitten by a wild monkey. Fortunately, his injuries were not serious. He received prompt medical treatment and was observed for several hours before he was no longer seriously ill.

After the incident occurred, the Jiaopingdu Police Station responded promptly and set up multiple reminders on this section of the road to remind people passing by not to stay on this section of the road.

The Jiaopingdu Town Government also issued a warning saying that there were wild monkeys on the semi-new road in Jiaopingdu Town.Many people have been scratched and bitten when driving through this section of road, parking illegally, opening windows, getting out of their cars to feed wild monkeys, or teasing wild monkeys..

It is understood that bites and scratches from monkeys, especially wild monkeys, may not only cause specific wound infections, but may also cause rabies, tetanus and B virus infections.

in,The case fatality rate of rabies is almost 100%, the case fatality rate of severe tetanus is 30% to 50%, and the case fatality rate of B virus infection is still 20% even after active antiviral treatment..

Therefore, after being scratched or bitten by an animal, you must take "three precautions":

Anti-rabies: Vaccine is the bottom line to save life, but observation is still required for one month after vaccination.

Prevent bacterial infection: Monkeys can carry Pasteurella and Staphylococcus aureus. Without antibiotics within 48 hours, the infection rate exceeds 60%!

Anti-tetanus: Deep contaminated wounds must be combined with immune globulin.

The town government reminded that if you are unfortunately bitten by a monkey,Immediately wash the wound with soap and running water for 15 minutes, and use clean gauze to apply pressure to stop bleeding., avoid applying toothpaste, medicated powder, etc., seek medical treatment as soon as possible, get vaccinated, and continue to observe the wound condition.