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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person was bitten or scratched by a monkey — common near temples, tourist sites, or forests.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Get away. Wash wound 15 minutes. Hospital for rabies and infection check.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Deep bite or scratch on hands, arms, or face.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bleeding puncture wounds — monkey teeth are sharp.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple monkeys approaching aggressively.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Monkey bites carry rabies risk and deep bacterial infection. Monkeys may also carry viruses transmissible to humans.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Monkeys often bite when food is visible or when they feel threatened.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop or hide food, bags, and glasses — monkeys target these.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Back away slowly — do not run or scream.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Start washing the wound immediately once at a safe distance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wash with soap under running water for 15 minutes.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not retaliate or chase monkeys — they bite harder when cornered.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Go to hospital and say: "Monkey bite — need rabies evaluation and antibiotics."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if bleeding is severe or bite is on the face.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All monkey bites breaking skin need medical care — rabies prophylaxis may be required.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT feed or tease monkeys — this encourages aggression.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore scratches — they need the same medical evaluation as bites.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT try to capture the monkey yourself.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Temple monkeys are safe because they are used to people
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Habituated monkeys bite frequently, especially for food. Bites still require full medical evaluation.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Active dog attack
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A dog is currently biting, chasing, or mauling a person.
Bee/wasp swarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person is being stung by many bees or wasps, or has dozens of stings — a life-threatening emergency.
Rabid animal
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A person was bitten, scratched, or had saliva contact with a wound from an animal acting rabid — foaming, paralysis, aggression, or unusual behavior.
Crocodile encounter
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You or someone else is near, being attacked by, or was bitten by a crocodile or alligator.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Apply clean bandage after washing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Note which monkey and location for medical reporting.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Watch for signs of infection — increasing redness, warmth, or pus.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Antibiotics are often prescribed because primate bites infect easily.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delayed care leads to serious infection or missed rabies prophylaxis.