Snakebites, insect bites, or stings can cause intense pain and/or swelling.
If not treated promptly and correctly, they can cause serious illness or
death. The severity of a snakebite depends upon: whether the snake is
poisonous or nonpoisonous, the type of snake, the location of the bite
and the amount of venom injected. Bites from humans and other animals
such as dogs, cats, bats, raccoons, and rats can cause severe bruises and
infection, and tears or lacerations of tissue. Awareness of the potential
sources of injuries can reduce or prevent them from occurring.
Knowledge and prompt application of first aid measures can lessen the
severity of injuries from bites and stings and keep the soldier from
becoming a serious casualty.
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