Bites – Human / Animal
Micro Organisms
Human - Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Oral anaerobes
Animal – Pasteurella multocida
Duration
7 days
Notes
- Consider the necessity for surgical intervention, tetanus prophylaxis and topical cleaning
- Send blood and swabs for culture
Human or Animal Bites - First line
Oral Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8 hourly
Human or Animal Bites - Penicillin Allergy
Oral Doxycycline 100mg 12 hourly
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Oral Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly