TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Animal bite injuries to the face : A Case Report
JO  - Journal of international oral health
A1  - Simao, Niverso Rodrigues
A1  - Borba, Alexandre Meireles
A1  - da Silva, Andre Luis Fernandes
A1  - Vieira, Evanice Menezes Marcal
A1  - Carvalhosa, Artur Aburad
A1  - Bandeca, Matheus Coelho
A1  - Borges, Alvaro Henrique
SP  - 68
EP  - 72
VL  - 5
IS  - 4
N2  - Traumatic lacerations to the skin are problems frequently seen and treated by emergency centers around the world. Among all wounds, dog and cat bites are commonly seen. As in many mammals, different species of microorganisms are found in dog and cat mouths with a potential pathological effect to humans, as represented by rabies. The injuries have disfiguration effect with possible psychological repercussion to the patient. This article aimed presenting up to date considerations regarding the management of animal bite injuries to the face, exemplified by a case report that should be the interest of all professions that deal with facial tissues, as dentists do.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0976-7428
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -