Animal bites

This injury occurs when flesh is caught between the teeth of the upper and lower jaw of an animal. It may be a break in the skin or a contusion.

Alternative Names

Bites - animals

Prevention

  • Teach children not to approach strange animals.
  • Do not provoke or tease animals.
  • Report animal bites to animal control authorities so measures can be taken to test animals and prevent further incidents.

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