Table 1 Extent of tissue trauma at bite site of dogs.

From: Clinico-epidemiology and management of hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale spp.) bites in dogs

Extent of local tissue reaction at bite site

Number of patients

Percentage of dogs (%)

Mean length of hospitalization (days)

IQR (days)

1. Mild swelling

46

59

3.8

2.4–5

2. Extensive swelling

24

31

10.2

9–12

3. Hemorrhagic blistering

5

6

18.2

11.5–24

4. Hemorrhagic bullae

3

4

28.0

25–33

  1. IQR Interquartile Range.