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Many of the pathogens associated with the bites are treatable with various and somewhat common antimicrobials, though some are less easy to access. Basic irrigation, debridement, and wound culture are common to almost every animal and should be the first step in treatment.
- Antimicrobials in dog‐to‐dog bite wounds: A retrospective study of 1526 ...
Background. Although dog‐to‐dog bite wounds (DBW) are...
- Randomized Controlled Trial of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Dog Bites ...
Our randomized controlled trial found that the overall...
- Antimicrobials in dog‐to‐dog bite wounds: A retrospective study of 1526 ...
20 gru 2023 · - Management of dog and cat bites - Rabies postexposure prophylaxis algorithm - Patient with a past penicillin reaction who requires antibiotics
13 paź 2020 · All units offered prophylactic antibiotics for patients presenting with a dog bite, with the route of administration and duration of therapy varying across UK units. These multiple variations highlight the lack of consistency in the approach and overall management of dog bites.
18 lis 2022 · Background. Although dog‐to‐dog bite wounds (DBW) are common, few studies worldwide have evaluated antimicrobial usage patterns or appropriateness of use. Objectives. Report frequency and results of DBW cultures, including antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.
4 cze 2024 · This study assesses the utility of antibiotics in children after a dog bite and demonstrates that antibiotics do not change the rate of infection. Therefore, it is important to further study this as it will change current standard of practice.
Key issues. Assessing a bite wound. Assess and document: Whether the bite is from a human or animal (and from which type of animal). All parts of the anatomy which have sustained a bite wound. The depth of the wound. The risk of tetanus, rabies and bloodborne viral infections, and take appropriate action (beyond the scope of this guideline).
Our randomized controlled trial found that the overall infection rate of dog bite wounds was 2% (95% CI 0–7%) with a difference of 4% (95% CI −1–4.5%) between treatment and placebo groups. Based on the cost-model, it is not cost effective to give prophylactic antibiotics at 2%, though it may be justifiable at the upper end of the 95% CI ...
