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Table V

Proposed Singhal-Sikka Classification of Animal bite injuries.

Grade 1 Licking or touching by the animal without any breech in skin continuity
Grade 2 Superficial skin injuries like scratches, abrasions, lacerations
Grade 3 Wound extending from skin to fascia, muscle or cartilage
Grade 4 Wound with tissue necrosis or tissue loss
Grade 5 Neural or vascular injury/ bone involvement /Organ defect/ Amputation

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