Bite wounds and infection prophylaxis. Evidence-based therapeutic recommendations
Modrau, I.S.; Jakobsen, J.; Schønheyder, H.C.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 162(38): 5070-5073
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 11014136 Document Number: 512964
Infections are common complications of bite wounds, changing in severity from local cellulitis to life-threatening septicaemia. Treatment recommendations are often contradictory and rarely reflect evidence-based medicine. Risk factors associated with higher rates of infection include localization on the hands, puncture wounds and age older than 50 years. The literature is critically reviewed for evidence-based treatment of bite wounds. The results are discussed with respect to common practice in Denmark.