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Swine bites of the hand
R E Van Demark1, R E Van Demark
1University of South Dakota Medical School, Sioux Falls.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|January 11, 1991
Summary
Hand infections from swine bites require immediate surgical intervention, including wound cleaning and debridement. Prompt antibiotic treatment is crucial for managing bacterial infections and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Management
- Microbiology
Background:
- Swine harbor diverse gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
- Hand infections following animal bites pose significant clinical challenges.