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My friend bit me, what do i do? can i get anything from this?
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Yes: Human bites are as likely to become infected as animal bites. You should seek medical attention promptly particularly if the bite is on your hand, close to a joint, or there are deep puncture wounds. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 10/19/2015
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