Primary Care Antibiotic Guidelines 2010 - Lambeth CCG

Thorough irrigation. Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended. 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 ................
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