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Patient bites dentist: an 1894 case report

¹Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Journal of the History of Dentistry

|October 22, 1998

Summary

Human bites are rarely fatal, but this 19th-century case highlights a bizarre instance of death resulting from a human bite, a highly unusual occurrence even historically.

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Area of Science:

Medical History
Forensic Pathology
Public Health

Background:

Human bites are a known cause of infection, but fatalities are exceptionally rare.
Historical medical records offer insights into unusual cases and disease progression.

Observation:

The abstract describes a peculiar 19th-century case where a human bite led to a fatal outcome.
This event was considered highly unusual, even for the historical context.

Findings:

Death subsequent to a human bite is an extremely rare event.
The case underscores the potential, albeit infrequent, severity of human bite injuries.

Implications:

Such rare cases are crucial for understanding the full spectrum of bite-related morbidity and mortality.
Highlights the importance of thorough investigation in all bite-related incidents, regardless of perceived risk.

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