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Increase In Animal Bites And Stings Causes Alarm

Attacks by animals, particularly snakes and crocodiles are responsible for more than 1.000 people in the past year seeking medical attention, according to figures by the Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social (CCSS).

By far ahead of the others are attacks by crocodiles, which result in fatalities in many cases, following by snake bites.

Together they represent 2/3's of all emergency room visits in 2009.

The CCSS is asking for people to be care in avoiding animal bites and stings and to get the proper medical attention at once.

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