Risk Factors for Infection
Immunocompromised
Asplenic
Advanced liver disease
Advanced age
Diabetic
- Wounds needing primary closure or surgical repair
- Cat bites
- Bite location:
- Hand/face/genitals
- Near hardware, bone/joint or tendon
- Near pre-existing edema
- Clenched fist human bite injury
More Information
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