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[Bite wound infections].

Sheraz Yaqub1, Jørgen V Bjørnholt, Kjell B Hellum

  • 1Infeksjonsmedisinsk seksjon, Akershus universitetssykehus, 1474 Nordbyhagen. sheraz.yaqub@basalmed.uio.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|December 21, 2004
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Bite wounds are common and can lead to infections. Prompt treatment with penicillin is recommended for dog and cat bites, with alternative antibiotics for severe cases or human bites.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Emergency Medicine

Context:

  • Bite wounds, primarily from dogs and cats, represent a significant clinical challenge, accounting for 1% of emergency department visits.
  • The lifetime risk of sustaining a bite wound is approximately 50%.

Purpose:

  • To review the literature on the diagnosis and treatment of bite wound infections.
  • To identify common pathogens and recommend appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Summary:

  • Common bite wound pathogens include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Pasteurella multocida, Capnocytophaga canimorsus, and anaerobes.
  • Human bites show a higher prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and Eikenella corrodens compared to animal bites.
  • Phenoxymethyl penicillin is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated cat and dog bite infections.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing potential infections following bite wounds, especially from cats.
  • Provides evidence-based treatment guidelines for bite wound infections, including specific recommendations for different pathogens and bite types.
  • Informs clinical practice for emergency physicians and infectious disease specialists managing bite-related injuries.