Posttraumatic stress disorder after dog bites in children.
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چکیده
Of 22 children who were victims of dog bite, 12 had symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder 2 to 9 months after the bite. Violent dog attacks inflicting multiple and/or deep wounds were associated with risk of posttraumatic stress disorder.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of pediatrics
دوره 144 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004