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Human Bites - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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Human Bites

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   Steps to Avoid
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Overview

Usually occurs when one person bites another
Or

Comes in contact with another person's teeth

Can be more dangerous than animal bite

Human bites has increased risk of infection

This is due to microbes present in the mouth

Risk of injury to tendons and joints also present

Very common among children

Symptoms

Puncture wounds on skin
Skin Breaks
Cuts
Bleeding

Treatment

Calm the victim
If bleeding is not severe, wash the wound
Use a mild soap
Clean the wound in running water for 3-5 min
Apply an antibiotic cream
Dress the wound using sterile gauze
If the bleeding is severe, apply pressure to stop bleeding
Keep the wounded part in a slightly raised position
Get medical attention immediately
If not covered for tetanus - an injection is recommended

Consult a Doctor All human bites must be evaluated by the doctor especially in case of-

Broken skin
Redness
Swelling
Pain
Pus formation
If wound occurs near eye, on the face
If victim has weak immune system (as in AIDS, Cancer)

Steps to Avoid

Do not ignore human bites
Avoid placing the wound in the mouth

Prevention

Avoid placing hand near the mouth of a seizure-affected person
Take caution to prevent your child from developing biting habit

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