Injuries produced by an animal or human bites may cause punctures, laceration or avulsion.

A. Human Bites

• The mouth is heavily contaminated.
• Clean the wound with clean water and cover it with a clean cover
• Take the person to the health centre.

B. Dog Bites

• Keep the animal under observation.
• Clean the wound with fresh water and soap and cover it with a clean cover.
• Take the person to the health centre.

C. Snake Bites

• Lay the casualty down.
• Immobilise the affected part.
• Keep the affected part below the level of the heart.
• Wash the wound with clean water.
• Take the person to the health centre.