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Skin & Soft Tissue Infections
Animal/Human Bites
Animal/Human Bites
Usual Pathogens
Cat/Dog Bite
Human Bite
Treatment
Prophylaxis/Pre-emptive Therapy
Indicated if:
Any cat bites
Bone/joint involvement
Puncture wounds
Moderate/severe injury
Injuries to hand, foot, face, or genitals
Edema in affected area
Cirrhosis
Immunocompromised patients (e.g. asplenia)
OR
Mild-to-Moderate Infection