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March 12, 2026
Beograd Man's Finger Bitten by Opponent During Basketball Game! Contracted INFECTION, Human Bite is DANGEROUS
While fighting for the ball, I jumped to grab it, and in the heat of the duel, my finger somehow ended up in the opponent's mouth. I felt a dull pain from the bite. My finger was red and had a red dot, more like a scratch; I didn't take it seriously then, but I didn't suspect I would see a swollen finger in the morning, begins the story for Telegraf.rs Marko K. (26) from Belgrade, who experienced real drama on the court.
TL;DR
- A Belgrade man, Marko K., contracted a severe infection after his finger was bitten by an opponent during a basketball game.
- He experienced pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in his finger, leading to hospitalization.
- Doctors stated that human bites are more infectious than animal bites due to the high number of microorganisms in human saliva.
- The infection can spread quickly, especially in hands and fingers, potentially causing serious consequences.
- Symptoms typically appear within 24-48 hours, including redness, swelling, pain, and warmth around the wound.
- Medical attention is crucial for deep bites, and even minor ones should be checked by a doctor if the skin is broken or signs of infection appear.
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