Bite marks are definitive patterns produced by teeth and other associated structures on an object or tissue. Bite marks are unique and are used in forensic examination. The location, size, and number of marks play an important role in crime investigations.
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Is it possible that I was exposed to rabies three months ago?
Query: Hello doctor, Three months ago, I accidentally stepped on a large bandicoot rat near a drainage area. Although I was wearing slippers at the time, I am unsure if the creature bit or scratched me. Upon returning home, I thoroughly examined myself but found no signs of bite or scratch marks. I clean... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Given that there were no apparent bite or scratch marks, it is highly unlikely that there was any infection, including rabies or other pathogens. Your decision to wash the affected area with soap afterward was a prudent and sensible a... Read Full »
I have a red, raised line after mosquito bite. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I received what I think are mosquito bites during the night a few days ago. I scratched these and they seemed to get quite infected. One is now almost fully healed, and two others are well on their way. But there is something else that formed on the skin, apart from the bite. It is a r... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is looking like paederus dermatitis (a kind of insect bite reaction). The line of redness is nothing but the reaction of the skin to body fluid in insects. If you do not have any fever, body pains, or any symptom... Read Full »
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