Human Bites
Alternate Names : Bites - Human
Definition
Human bites are usually caused by one person biting another, although they may result from a situation in which one person comes into contact with another person's teeth. In a fight, for example, one person's knuckles may come into contact with another person's teeth, and if the impact breaks the skin, the injury would be considered a bite.
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Overview & Considerations
Human bites that break the skin, like all puncture wounds, have a high risk of infection. They also pose a risk of injury to tendons and joints.
Bites are very common among young children. Children often bite to express anger or other negative feelings.
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