Animal and human bites Flashcards
1
Q
MC pathogen in dog and cat bites
A
Pasturella species but usually mixed infections
2
Q
What immunizations to consider following bite
A
Rabies and Tetanus
3
Q
When to treat with oral antibiotics
A
deep punctures/wounds that require surgical repair
wounds to the hands or near a bone
crush injuries
wounds that penetrate a joint
4
Q
What antibiotic is first line for animal/human bite
A
Augmentin
