1977
DOI: 10.1016/s0363-5023(77)80090-7
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Human bites of the hand: Twenty years of experience

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“…The human mouth can contain more than 40 different species of bacteria, 41 including E. corrodens (2.6%) 59 and Veillonella spp. An average of five different organisms is found in infected human bite wounds, 57 but unlike animal bites, the anaerobes in human bites are usually beta-lactamase positive.…”
Section: Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Human Bitesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The human mouth can contain more than 40 different species of bacteria, 41 including E. corrodens (2.6%) 59 and Veillonella spp. An average of five different organisms is found in infected human bite wounds, 57 but unlike animal bites, the anaerobes in human bites are usually beta-lactamase positive.…”
Section: Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Human Bitesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Bite wounds include scratches, punctures, lacerations, and evulsions. Often these wounds can appear innocuous initially, but frequently lead to serious infection and complications [5]. This review presents the microbiology and management of animal and human bite infections.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…for wounds on the face) 2 , 8. Otherwise, necrotic tissue should be debrided and the wound washed out; the wounds can then be left open or closed 34 , 35. Delayed primary closure (after 3-5 days) or edge approximation should be carried out for crush wounds; bites to the hand or foot; bites requiring considerable debridement; bites older than 6-8 hours; or where there is pre-existing oedema 8 , 12…”
Section: Initial Assessment and Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%