title: [The assessment of bite injuries from a forensic point of view].
abstract: The identification of a bite injury and its differentiation between human and animal origin demand a high level of special knowledge from the examining physician. The evaluation of bite injuries in terms of their hazard potential, risk profile and origin is usually done by a forensic specialist based on medical record documentation after immediate medical treatment. Therefore, as a first responder, a detailed documentation of the entire injury pattern is essential. If necessary, samples for further DNA analysis should be taken.The present article is intended to give a brief introduction to various aspects of bite injuries as well as to point out possibilities and limitations of the assessment of such cases.
authors.affiliation: IFFB Gerichtsmedizin und Forensische Neuropsychiatrie, Paris-Lodron Universität Salzburg, Ignaz-Harrer-Str. 79, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich, sebastian.kunz@sbg.ac.at.
authors.forename: Sebastian N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Kunz
authors.forename: Jiri
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adamec
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Grove
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004285:Dogs; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008501:Medical Records, Problem-Oriented; D016016:Proportional Hazards Models