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Bite (animal or human)
Bites can happen when you are playing with a pet or trying to feed a wild animal. They may also happen even if you have not approached the animal. Human bites happen more often than most people realize. Human bites are often more dangerous than animal bites because the human mouth has more bacteria in it than most animals' mouths. It is very easy for a human bite to become infected. However, any bite that breaks the skin can become infected and should be treated by your healthcare provider.