PMID: 11330021May 2, 2001Paper

Managing dog, cat, and human bite wounds

The Nurse Practitioner
M G Bower

Abstract

Many bite wound patients seek treatment in primary care clinics instead of emergency departments. Without treatment, bite wounds can become infected. Presenting symptoms are usually wound site pain with cellulitis and purulent drainage. The infection originates from the oropharyngeal flora of the biting animal or human and the victim's skin. Primary care clinicians must be able to assess and manage animal and human bites, initiate antibiotic therapy if indicated, and refer patients for surgery or rabies prophylaxis when appropriate. Prompt assessment and treatment can prevent most bite wound complications.

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