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Cervical Discitis Caused by a Leopard Bite - A Case Report and Mini-Review

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: Background: Big cat bites are rare but highly lethal. The position of the bite and the organisms that develop can be challenging to manage. This article reviews the injuries caused by a leopard bite and key points of management. Case presentation: We report the case of a 53-year-old female who was attacked by a leopard. She was bitten on the neck. Conclusions: A multidisciplinary approach to managing leopard bites successfully is important involving surgeons, physicians, and microbiologists. Keywords: Cervical discitis; Leopard bite; ACDF

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13986430

Author: Yasmeen Cooper1#, Chirag Haria2# and Louis J Koizia2*

Institutions: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Imperial College London

Language: English

Topic: Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930745708

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