A 28-year-old nonpregnant patient presents after a dog bite to the hand 6 hours ago. Wound is deep and contaminated. Tetanus immunization is up to dat...

Question

A 28-year-old nonpregnant patient presents after a dog bite to the hand 6 hours ago. Wound is deep and contaminated. Tetanus immunization is up to date. Which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate prophylaxis

Answer

Primary closure and no antibiotics

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Ciprofloxacin monotherapy

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Doxycycline monotherapy

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Metronidazole monotherapy

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Bite Wound Prophylaxis

A 28-year-old nonpregnant patient presents after a dog bite to the hand 6 hours ago. Wound is deep and contaminated. Tetanus immunization is up to date. Which is appropriate?