Citation

Kunz SN, Adamec J, Grove C. Wien. Med. Wochenschr. 2014; 165(9-10): 179-184.

Vernacular Title

Die Beurteilung von Hundebissverletzungen aus gerichtsärztlicher Sicht.

Affiliation

IFFB Gerichtsmedizin und Forensische Neuropsychiatrie, Paris-Lodron Universität Salzburg, Ignaz-Harrer-Str. 79, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich, sebastian.kunz@sbg.ac.at.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10354-014-0328-3

PMID

25502849

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.

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