Antimicrobial Guidelines

Animal bites: Cat bite: always give antibiotic prophylaxis, other animal give antibiotic prophylaxis if puncture wound; bite involving hand, foot, face, joint, tendon, ligament; immunocompromised, diabetics, elderly, asplenic, cirrhotic, presence of prosthetic valve or prosthetic joint. Review at 24 and 48 hours. ................
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