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My 2 year old bit my older son in the back really hard and it broke the skin. do i need to worry about infection or anything else? it's really puffy.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Broken skin: As long as the skin was broken your child is a risk. See your doctor for possible antibiotics.

Answered 1/24/2014

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A member asked:

My 2 year old bit my older son in the back really hard and it broke the skin. do i need to worry about infection or anything else? it's really puffy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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