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Human Bite Injury Human bites used as a weapon in assaults against healthcare professionals are a growing concern. They form part of the many disturbing workplace violence statistics that have made national headlines in recent years, in countries around the world. Although violence in the workplace affects almost all sectors, it has become evident that the healthcare sector has the greatest rates of workplace violence injuries, with healthcare professionals being five times more likely to be assaulted and injured than others. They accounted for 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses due to violence in 2018. ( U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics 2018. Workplace Violence in Healthcare ) Most healthcare professionals either have been bitten by another human being once or multiple times in their career, or they know of a co-worker who has been bitten. The wounds are usually located on hands, arms, neck, torso, and face. During a survey, a total of 34% of nursing assistants