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Human bite
Biting is a symptom in which a person, usually a child with behavioral problems, has a habit of biting himself or biting other people. Biting can lead to scarring and infections, as the mouth has many bacteria.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
16 year experience in family medicine
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What is the definition or description of: Human bite?
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Please tell me, are human bites the same as animal bites?
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I am experiencing human bite. My gf bit me on my lower lips during protected intercourse.I bled a small drop.What problems this bite can cause? Help?
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