Ocular human bite.
We report on a case of an ocular bite occurring during a rape attempt. The patient suffered a conjunctival laceration and a stab injury in the upper eyelid, the point of entry of a severe deep infection that caused limitations in extraocular motility. Antibiotic therapy resulted in a complete cure. Psychopathologic considerations about intentional eye injuries are discussed.
Aguirre Vila-Coro
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University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston 77030-1697.
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Fernandez del Cotero
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000293:injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011902:Rape; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents