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My toddler bit his brother in the hand breaking the skin, does he need to see a doctor or can i treat with topical antibiotic cream?
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Go to Doctor: Human bites can be more dangerous than animal bites especially if they break the skin. There are germs in the the mouth that can cause infections that are hard to treat. He may need antibiotics and a TDAP. Wash the wound with soap and water and cover with clean dressing. Go to Doctor.
Answered 10/8/2014
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