Human Bites Are More Dangerous Than Dog Bites
Human bites Human bites can be as dangerous as or even more dangerous than animal bites because of the types of bacteria and viruses contained in the human mouth. Human bites that break the skin can become infected. Human bite wounds may not seem dangerous, but the risk of infection is high. These wounds contain very high levels of bacteria. Even though the wound may appear minor, an infection can lead to a severe joint infection. About one third of all hand infections are caused by human bite wounds. These infections can move quickly and cause major complications, including destruction of the joint, if not treated promptly. Causes! A human bite wound can be caused directly--a child bites another child. A human bite wound also can be caused indirectly--a hand strikes a tooth, breaking the skin on the hand. A punch to the mouth can result in an indirect bite injury at the ...