Psychological Sequelae of Dog Bites in Children: A Review

• Main Authors: Laura Monti (Author), Georgios D. Kotzalidis (Author), Valentina Arcangeli (Author), Camilla Brozzi (Author), Rossella Iacovino (Author), Cristina Giansanti (Author), Daniela Belella (Author), Elisa Marconi (Author), Silvia Maria Pulitanò (Author), Marianna Mazza (Author), Giuseppe Marano (Author), Giorgio Conti (Author), Delfina Janiri (Author), Gabriele Sani (Author), Daniela Pia Rosaria Chieffo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Objectives: Although rare in the Western world, dog bites may be lethal or lead to physically severe outcomes. However, little attention is given to their psychological consequences. We aimed to review their psychological consequences in children 1-14 years of age, focusing on the prevale...