Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Medico-Legal Update
Source : Medico-Legal Update, Volume 10, Issue 1, p.1-4 (2010)
Url : http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:mlu&volume=10&issue=1&article=001
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Dentistry
Department : Paediatric Dentistry
Year : 2010
Abstract : Child abuse has serious physical and psycho-social consequences which adversely affect the health and overall well-being of a child. Bite mark injuries are one of the several visual expressions of active child abuse and sexual assault. Health professionals ought to be attentive to any and all signs of child maltreatment. This paper highlights the importance of pediatric specialists in recognizing and protecting children inflicted with bite mark injuries.
Cite this Research Publication : Arun Mamachan Xavier and Amitha M. Hegde, “The tell tale of a bite mark – Call for action for Pediatric specialists”, Medico-Legal Update, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1-4, 2010.