All::Infectious diseases::Diseases::Animal and human bites
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What are the most common organisms involved in dog and cat bites?
Polymicrobial, with Pasteurella multocida being the most common.
Animal and human bitesWhat is the recommended management for animal bites?
Cleanse wound, puncture wounds not sutured unless cosmesis at risk. Current BNF recommendation is co-amoxiclav. If penicillin-allergic, then doxycycline + metronidazole is recommended.
Animal and human bitesWhat organisms commonly cause infection in human bites?
Streptococci spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Eikenella, Fusobacterium, Prevotella.
Animal and human bitesWhat is the recommended treatment for human bites?
Co-amoxiclav, as for animal bites.
Animal and human bitesWhat viral infections should be considered with human bites?
HIV and hepatitis C.
Animal and human bites