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Published on: August 5, 2014
[The assessment of bite injuries from a forensic point of view]
Sebastian N Kunz1, Jiri Adamec, Christina Grove
1IFFB Gerichtsmedizin und Forensische Neuropsychiatrie, Paris-Lodron Universität Salzburg, Ignaz-Harrer-Str. 79, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich, sebastian.kunz@sbg.ac.at.
Abstract:
The identification of a bite injury and its differentiation between human and animal origin demand a high level of special knowledge from the examining physician. The evaluation of bite injuries in terms of their hazard potential, risk profile and origin is usually done by a forensic specialist based on medical record documentation after immediate medical treatment. Therefore, as a first responder, a detailed documentation of the entire injury pattern is essential. If necessary, samples for further DNA analysis should be taken.The present article is intended to give a brief introduction to various aspects of bite injuries as well as to point out possibilities and limitations of the assessment of such cases.
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