Dog and Cat Bites

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Topic updated on 07/02/12 1:42pm
Introduction
  • Potentially serious
  • Organisms
    • alpha-hemolytic streptococcus (46%)
    • pasteurella multocida (26%)
    • staphylococcus aureus (13%)
    • anaerobes
Treatment
  • I&D may be required
    • obtain gram stain and culture
  • IV antibiotics
    • ampicillin/sublactam
    • amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (augmentin)
  • Dressing changes

 


 

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