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Wild cat bite--a narrow escape.

Sunali Khanna1, Freny Karjodkar

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai Central, Mumbai-400008, India. sunali3011@yahoo.com

International Dental Journal
|March 10, 2004
PubMed
Summary

A tiger attack resulted in severe maxillofacial trauma for a patient in India. Increasing wild animal assaults may stem from habitat disruption due to deforestation.

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Area of Science:

  • Traumatology
  • Wildlife Biology
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Wild animal assaults are increasing in India, posing a risk to the general population.
  • Deforestation is leading to habitat disruption for wildlife, including tigers.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for public health and conservation.

Observation:

  • A 45-year-old male patient sustained significant maxillofacial trauma from a tiger bite.
  • The injury occurred in a region experiencing increased human-wildlife conflict.
  • This case highlights the direct impact of ecological changes on human safety.

Findings:

  • Tiger attacks on humans can cause severe facial injuries.
  • The rise in attacks correlates with environmental changes and habitat encroachment.
  • Maxillofacial trauma requires specialized medical and surgical intervention.

Implications:

  • Public health strategies must address the growing threat of wild animal attacks.
  • Conservation efforts should consider the impact of habitat loss on human-wildlife interactions.
  • Further research is needed to mitigate human-tiger conflict and prevent future injuries.

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