Table 1.
Distribution of animal related injuries according to animal species
| Animal species | Mechanism of injury | Number of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Domestic animals |
|
322 |
71.2 |
| · Dog |
Bite, scratches |
276 |
61.1 |
| · Cow |
Attacking with horns |
15 |
3.3 |
| · Cats |
Bite, scratches |
9 |
2.0 |
| · Donkey |
Kicks, fall |
7 |
1.5 |
|
Snake |
Bite, Invenomation |
62 |
13.7 |
|
Wild animals |
|
31 |
6.9 |
| · Hyena |
Bite, scratches |
12 |
2.7 |
| · Leopard |
Bite, scratches |
9 |
2.0 |
| · Elephant |
knocking over, Attacking with horns, battering |
5 |
1.1 |
| · Vervet monkey |
Bite |
4 |
0.9 |
| · Lion |
Bite |
1 |
0.1 |
|
Aquatic animals |
|
7 |
1.5 |
| · Crocodiles |
Bite, crush |
6 |
1.3 |
| Hippopotamus |
Bite, knocking over |
1 |
0.2 |
|
Insects |
Sting |
16 |
3.5 |
| Unspecified animal | Bite, scratches etc | 14 | 0.9 |