COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown increase the frequency and severity of periorbital dog bite injuries in children

• Main Authors: Poramate Pitak-Arnnop (Author), Prim Auychai (Author), Keskanya Subbalekha (Author), Nattapong Sirintawat (Author), Chatpong Tangmanee (Author), Jean-Paul Meningaud (Author), Robert Messer-Peti (Author), Andreas Neff (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Objective: To determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown increase the risk of head, neck, and face (HNF) dog bite injuries in children. Methods: Using a retrospective cohort study design, the investigators enrolled a sample of children presenting with HNF dog bite injuries during 22 weeks...