title: Treatment of mammalian bite wounds of the maxillofacial region.
abstract: Infected human bites may result in devastating consequences. Failure to recognize the destructive potential of infections of bone, tendons, joints, and soft tissue caused by oral microorganisms can lead to serious loss of intrinsic functions. Rapid prevention or resolution of infection by appropriate use of antibiotics and surgical treatment continues to be a therapeutic challenge.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ruskin
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Laney
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Wendt
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Markin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents