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Human bites

A human bite should be managed as a contaminated wound because some organisms that may be transferred from the mouth can cause severe infection if they enter the skin.
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Management

  • clean the wound with an diluted antiseptic
  • apply antiseptic
  • apply a sterile dressing
  • refer to a doctor.

 
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