title: Animal bite injuries to the face : A Case Report.
abstract: Traumatic lacerations to the skin are problems frequently seen and treated by emergency centers around the world. Among all wounds, dog and cat bites are commonly seen. As in many mammals, different species of microorganisms are found in dog and cat mouths with a potential pathological effect to humans, as represented by rabies. The injuries have disfiguration effect with possible psychological repercussion to the patient. This article aimed presenting up to date considerations regarding the management of animal bite injuries to the face, exemplified by a case report that should be the interest of all professions that deal with facial tissues, as dentists do. How to cite this article: Simao NR, Borba AM, da Silva ALF, Vieira EMM, Carvalhosa AA, Bandeca MC, Borges AH. Animal bite injuries to the face: A Case Report. J Int Oral Health 2013; 5(4):68-72.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade de Cuiaba - UNIC, Brazil.
authors.forename: Niverso Rodrigues
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Simao
authors.forename: Alexandre Meireles
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Borba
authors.forename: Andre Luis Fernandes
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: da Silva
authors.forename: Evanice Menezes Marcal
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Vieira
authors.forename: Artur Aburad
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Carvalhosa
authors.forename: Matheus Coelho
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Bandeca
authors.forename: Alvaro Henrique
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Borges
keywords: Animal bites; Dog bites; Face lesions