Question

A 34-year-old veterinary nurse is bitten on the hand by a dog. The wound is superficial but breaks the skin. She presents within 2 hours of the injury. Her tetanus immunisation is up to date. Which empirical antibiotic regimen is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Oral amoxicillin-clavulanate

Answer

No antibiotics are required for superficial dog bites

Answer

Oral cephalexin

Answer

Oral clindamycin

Answer

Oral doxycycline alone

Practice question

A 34-year-old veterinary nurse is bitten on the hand by a dog. The wound is superficial but breaks the skin. She presents within 2 hours of the injury. Her tetanus immunisation is up to date. Which empirical antibiotic regimen is most appropriate?