title: Evaluating and treating mammalian bites.
abstract: Mammalian bites, typically from dogs, cats, or humans, are a common presentation in EDs and family practice settings, and patients present with varying degrees of complexity. Injuries can range from local to systemic, including aggressive bacterial infections and permanent limb impairment. Using a systematic approach to initial wound assessment, followed by appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment, is critical to improved long-term patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: At the time this article was written, Donna Rasmussen, Alexandra Landon, and Jennifer Powell were students in the PA program at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kan. Gina R. Brown is an assistant professor in the PA program at Wichita State University. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Landon
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: Gina R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans; D012377:Rodentia; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents