title: Human bites. Guidelines for prompt evaluation and treatment.
abstract: Human bites are a relatively common injury. They often involve the hand and may have serious sequelae because of the structures involved, the bacteriologic spectrum, or poor patient compliance with the treatment regimen. A careful history and physical examination are important, and treatment involves good local wound care, appropriate antibiotic coverage (including both a penicillin and a penicillinase-resistant penicillin), immobilization and elevation of the injured area, and close follow-up, as well as early rehabilitation.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000628:therapy*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents