Bites

Question 1

what is a common pathogen found in wound infections from dog bites?

Answer 1

Pasteurella Multocida

Question 2

Are dog bites a MER?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

antibiotics for dog bites

Answer 3

amoxicillin/clauvanate (augmentin) 875mg BID

Clindamycin + fluorquinolone (cipro) if PNC allergy

Question 4

reason for antibiotics with dog bites

Answer 4

infection
face >24 hrs
extremity >8 hours w out irrigation
immunocompromised
crush injury/contamination
bites on hands and feet

Question 5

which animal bites has a higher infection rate than other domesticated animals?

Answer 5

cat bites

Question 6

cat bite infections are due to what pathogen most of the time

Answer 6

Pasturella

Question 7

antibiotics should be directed against what pathogen with wild animals?

Answer 7

aeromonas hydrophila

Question 8

what is the indicated antibiotic if you got bit with a alligator or crocodile

Answer 8

Bactrim

Question 9

ocean water bite antibiotics should be directed against what

Answer 9

Vibrio

Question 10

treatment for salt water bites

Answer 10

doxy plus ceftriaxone

Question 11

what is the incubation period for mosquito borne disease

Answer 11

48 hrs to one year or more

Question 12

what should you consult prior to operations for treating bites

Answer 12

CDC and PREVMED