Transmission of hepatitis B by a human bite: an occupational hazard
Hamilton, J.D.; Larke, B.; Qizilbash, A.
Canadian Medical Association Journal 115(5): 439-440
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-4409 PMID: 953919 Document Number: 101953
Hepatitis B developed in a policeman 15 weeks after he was bitten on the hand. A few days after the bite hepatitis B developed in the assailant. The bite had drawn blood and this method of inoculation was presumed to be the route of transmission of the virus. Compensation was awarded on the grounds that this was an occupationally acquired disease.