RESUMEN

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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Mordeduras y Picaduras/psicología , Perros , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/etiología , Adolescente , Animales , Niño , Preescolar , Humanos , Lactante