A bite in the playroom: Managing human bites in child care settings

Robert Bortolussi, Jane Finlay, Dorothy L. Moore, Joan Louise Robinson, Élisabeth Rousseau-Harsany, Lindy Michelle Samson, Noni E. MacDonald, Dilworth Allen, Charles P.S. Hui, Nicole Le Saux, Larry Pickering, Marina Ines Salvadori

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Abstract

Young children bite each other frequently in child care settings, but the bites rarely break the skin and the risk of infection is minimal. Nevertheless, parents and child care personnel may be concerned about infection, especially with blood-borne viruses. The present document reviews the literature concerning infections following bites in child care settings, and provides recommendations for prevention and management of such incidents.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPaediatrics and Child Health
Volume13
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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