@article{ref1,
title="A case of cellulitis of the hands caused by a predatory bird attack",
journal="Asian Pacific journal of tropical biomedicine",
year="2011",
author="Khan, M. Adil Abbas and Farid, Mohammed and Sobani, Zain A. and Ali, Syed Nadir and Malick, Huzaifa and Baqir, Maryam and Sharif, Hasanat and Beg, M. Asim",
volume="1",
number="2",
pages="166-168",
abstract="Many species have been drastically affected by rapid urbanization. Harris's hawks from their natural habitat of open spaces and a supply of rodents, lizards and other small prey have been forced to change their natural environment adapting to living in open spaces in sub- and peri-urban areas. Specific areas include playgrounds, parks and school courtyards. The migration of this predatory species into these areas poses a risk to individuals, and especially the children are often attacked by claws, talons and beaks intentionally or as collateral damage while attacking rodent prey. In addition, the diverse micro-organisms harbored in the beaks and talons can result in wound infections, presenting a challenge to clinical management. Here we would like to present a case of an 80-year-old man with cellulitis of both hands after sustaining minor injuries from the talons of a Harris's hawk and review the management options. We would also like to draw attention to the matter that, even though previously a rarity, more cases of injuries caused by birds of prey may be seen in hospital settings.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2221-1691",
doi="10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60019-1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60019-1"
}