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DESCRIPTION
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A bite from another human can be every bit as worrisome as one from an animal. Human bites often break the skin, and sometimes go very deep. Because the human mouth carries plenty of germs, the wound is likely to become infected if it is not cleaned right away. Healing may take days or weeks, depending on the severity of the bite.
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SYMPTOMS
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You may have bleeding, pain, bruising, or swelling in the area of the bite.
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CARE
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Clean the wound thoroughly right away. If it is large or deep, it may require stitches. Otherwise, soak the wound 3 to 4 times a day, keeping it clean and dry between soakings. If you have not had a tetanus shot recently, you may need one. Your doctor also may prescribe antibiotic medicine to keep an infection from developing.
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