HUMAN BITES ARE DANGEROUS: Human Bites What To Do? : Human Bites Treatment- Symptoms- Complications

HUMAN BITES ARE DANGEROUS: Human Bites What To Do? : Human Bites Treatment- Symptoms- Complications Interesting diseases playlist, watch now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAtWAyT3xooUd8-RMAKxs7OgXzavKmcF0 Learn more about Human bite management: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2776367/ How bad is a human bite? Human bite wounds may not seem dangerous, but the risk of infection is high. These wounds contain very high levels of bacteria. Even though the wound may appear minor, an infection can lead to a severe joint infection. About one third of all hand infections are caused by human bite wounds. Do you need a tetanus shot after a human bite? Tetanus immunization — Tetanus is a serious, potentially life-threatening infection that can be transmitted by an animal or human bite. Adults who are bitten should receive a tetanus vaccine (called a tetanus toxoid vaccine) if the most recent tetanus vaccine was greater than 5 years previously What to do if a human bites you? To take care of a human bite that breaks the skin: Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a clean, dry cloth. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water. Apply a clean bandage. Cover the affected area with a nonstick bandage. Seek emergency medical care. What diseases can be transmitted through a human bite? Human bites have been shown to transmit hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes simplex virus (HSV), syphilis, tuberculosis, actinomycosis, and tetanus. Evidence suggests transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through human bites is possible but very unlikely. Can a human bite kill? Complications from a human bite can be very serious, including severe infection and permanently damaged bones, joints and/or tendons. It's unlikely that a human bite will be fatal, especially if you seek out proper medical care, particularly around the infection. What happens if a person bites you? Because of the large quantity of bacteria in the human mouth, a human bite can easily lead to infection. See a doctor about any bite that breaks the skin. Seek medical help right away if you have pain, swelling, or redness in the area of the wound. Bites near your face, feet, or hands may be more serious. Do bite marks go away? Most scratches, scrapes and other minor bites heal up fine in 5 to 7 days. Bruises should fade away in 7-14 days. Can you bite through your own skin? Many people bite their nails or occasionally find themselves chewing on a hangnail, but if you find yourself compulsively biting and eating the skin on your hands and fingers, you may have dermatophagia. Dermatophagia is what's known as a body-focused repetitive behavior. Do you need antibiotics for a human bite? Minor bites with no or superficial skin break: Antibiotics are not needed. Infected bites: Antibiotics are given either orally or by IV, depending on how severe the infection is. Closed fist injuries: Antibiotics are usually needed in this human bite. When initially treated, oral antibiotics are usually prescribed. What percentage of human bites get infected? The likelihood of infection after a human bite is determined by the depth and location of the wound and host factors; the infection rate ranges from 2 percent for superficial wounds, less than 10 percent for occlusal bites, to over 25 percent for clenched-fist wounds or other wounds on the hand How do you treat a human bite that didn't break skin? Even if it didn't break the skin, his bite, and any bite for that matter, needs attention. "You should wash with soap and water immediately and rinse for several minutes under warm running water Is a dog bite worse than a human bite? Human bites are often more dangerous than animal bites because the human mouth has more bacteria in it than most animals' mouths. It is very easy for a human bite to become infected. However, any bite that breaks the skin can become infected and should be treated by your healthcare provider. How do you tell if a bite is infected? How to tell if an insect bite is infected wide area of redness around the bite. swelling around the bite. pus. increasing pain. fever. chills. feeling of warmth around the bite. long red line extending out from the bite. When should you go to the doctor for a bite? New redness around the area starts more than 24 hours after the bite. Redness exceeds a radius of one inch. Continuous, severe pain. Fever or flu-like symptoms coupled with infected-looking bite. #healthcare #firstaid #doctor #usmle #medicine #dailydoseofmedicine #health #humanbites