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Dog Bite Injuries in Argentina Continue Upward Trend, Set to Top 57,000 This Year

Expanded national reporting reveals a 10% rise in incidents by June, pointing to a mounting public health threat from more frequent severe cases.

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BE197 BERNA (SUIZA), 4/6/2009.- Un perro de la raza Rottweiler de nombre "Camino" lleva una novedosa férula dental para perros en Berna, Suiza, hoy, jueves 4 de junio. Este aparato protege los dientes del animal y también a sus potenciales víctimas, para que, en caso de mordedura, las lesiones sean menos graves. EFE/Alessandro Della Valle. berna suiza raza Rottweiler de nombre "Camino" novedosa férula dental para perros dispositivo para evitar gravedad mordeduras
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Overview

  • The network of mandatory reporting centers grew from 33 in May 2023 to 613 by January 2025, and participating provinces increased from eight to 23.
  • Reported dog bite injuries doubled from 24,958 in 2023 to 51,673 in 2024 after the launch of compulsory surveillance.
  • Preliminary figures show 23,821 cases logged by early June 2025—an average of six incidents per hour and a 10% rise over the same period last year.
  • Severe bite hospitalizations climbed from 272 in 2023 to 512 in 2024, with 254 serious cases recorded by epidemiological week 24 of 2025.
  • Children aged five to nine remain the most affected group as a growing dog population, irresponsible ownership and unregulated urbanization heighten risks.