Animal and Human Bites Flashcards
1
Q
Majority of bites seen in practice are from dogs/cats. Most common organism found in these?
A
Pasteurella multocida.
2
Q
Non-pharmacological management of cat/dog bite
A
cleanse wound
don’t suture closed
3
Q
Antibiotics for cat/dog bite
A
co-amoxiclav
Pen allergy:
Doxycycline + Metronidazole
4
Q
Common organisms found in human bites
A
aerobic and anaerobic bacteria found:
- Streptococci
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Eikenella
- Fusobacterium
- Prevotella
5
Q
Antibiotics for human bite?
A
Co-amoxiclav
6
Q
What other infections are patients with human bites at risk of developing?
A
HIV and Hep C
7
Q
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