Wild boars (Sus scrofa) can be aggressive creatures and cause serious injuries to humans.
Human injuries are more common in hunters, especially if the animal is wounded or if cornered.
Mechanisms of injury:
(1) tusks
(2) momentum during a charge
(3) bite
The person may also become injured while trying to avoid the animal.
The most common injury consists of one or more penetrating injuries and/or lacerations to the legs and lower trunk.
Less common injuries may involve:
(1) head and neck
(2) upper extremity
(3) thorax
Additional ways wild boars can harm humans:
(1) vehicle collisions
(2) spread of infectious diseases, especially when board meat is being eaten
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
