title: A human bite to the scrotum: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Human bites to the scrotum are rare and can be associated with a high morbidity rate if poorly managed. We report a case of a human bite to the scrotum that was successfully treated with a 5-day course of antibiotics, surgical debridement and healing by secondary intention.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK. mkerins_fahey@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kerins
authors.forename: Shaun
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Greene
authors.forename: Niall
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003646:Debridement; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents