A bite in the playroom: Managing human bites in child care settings

Paediatr Child Health. 2008 Jul;13(6):515-26.
[Article in English, French]

Abstract

Young children bite each other frequently in child care settings, but the bites rarely break the skin and the risk of infection is minimal. Nevertheless, parents and child care personnel may be concerned about infection, especially with blood-borne viruses. The present document reviews the literature concerning infections following bites in child care settings, and provides recommendations for prevention and management of such incidents.