title: Human bites to the penis.
abstract: Victims of human bites to the penis often do not seek timely medical attention and dangerous progression of infection may ensue. We present 5 cases, 1 of which evolved into necrotizing fasciitis of the lower abdomen. Recommendations for management of these wounds include aggressive local wound care, empiric antibiotics and careful observation for necrotizing complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: McAninch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*