title: Mammalian bites: risk and management.
abstract: Human and animal bites can result in bacterial infection of the wound, and may be associated with the transmission of viral pathogens, including blood borne pathogens. The management of bite injuries requires local wound care, antibiotics if appropriate and prophylaxis against transmission of tetanus and viral pathogens including Hepatitis B virus. A review of bite injuries and management is presented.
authors.affiliation: British Columbia Cancer Agency.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Epstein
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Scully
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000628:therapy; D001734:Bites, Human; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000635:transmission*; D005553:Forensic Dentistry; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D008322:Mammals
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents