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Dog Bites Definition
Common names:
  • Bite Dog
  • Bite from a Dog
  • Bitten by a Dog
  • Dog Bites
Dog bite injuries can range from abrasions, to deep puncture wounds and loss of tissue.

Dog bites account for 90 percent of all animal bites. Because of their size and strength, dogs can cause serious injuries.
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Last Updated: Apr 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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