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Sidharth Kumar Sethi1, Abhijeet Saha, Mayuri Karela

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and Associated Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi, India.

Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock
|September 3, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Two infant girls in India suffered severe injuries from rat bites due to extreme social neglect. These cases highlight a disturbing gender bias against females in society.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Extreme social neglect and gender bias are significant issues in some societies.
  • Child welfare is a critical concern, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Observation:

  • Two cases of severe injuries in young female infants due to rat bites were reported.
  • The neonate (20 days old) had facial rat bites; the infant (9 months old) had bites on eyes and extremities.

Findings:

  • The presented cases serve as stark examples of gender bias.
  • These injuries indicate a severe level of social neglect directed towards females.

Implications:

  • Urgent societal interventions are needed to address gender bias and neglect.
  • Protecting vulnerable female infants from harm requires immediate attention and policy changes.

Keywords:
Deathneonaterat bitetrauma

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