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my son's was bitten on the ear by another
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my son's was bitten on the ear by another child. it is swollen and looks bruise. What can i do for my child ? does this mean it is infected ?

 

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July 14 5:42 PM (3 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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When was he bitten?

What color is the area around the wound?

Is it draining?

Does it have a bad odor?

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July 14 5:45 PM (2 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
Reply to Teaching Doc's Post: yesterday, it does not have a bad order. it is not draining . it is just swollen and red. little bruise , tiny purple. it is just swollen on top of the ear lope . not around the opening in the ear. you can tell that it is swollen and little red. tiny purple bruise on it . i guess the bruise mark is from the bite.

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July 14 10:27 PM (4 hours and 41 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
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Good, Mom, just the answers I was hoping for.

At this point, you've done the right things, and things are okay.

It may not be over. The human bit i called "morsis humanis," and is dangerous because, believe it or not, the human mouth contains very bad bugs.

Keep an eye on the wound, as well as the Neosporin. If the things I first asked about happen, see your doc.

Best wishes.

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Edited by wisenash on July 14 2006 at 10:27 PM

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July 14 11:34 PM (1 hour and 6 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
Reply to Teaching Doc's Post: thank so much ! I thought things were okay but not sure. my husband and family said it was o.k.. I am a worried wart. I guess that is what our kids do to us moms. Thanks again !   p.s. if things changes i be sure to let you know but I pray it just gets better.
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