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===Patient Demographics=== | ===Patient Demographics=== | ||
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*RCT's included which studied patient's with mammalian bites | |||
**Compared abx vs. placebo OR no intervention | |||
**Ability to determine infection at bite site | |||
*Patients who present for medical care within 24 hours of bite AND no signs of infection | |||
===Exclusion Criteria=== | ===Exclusion Criteria=== | ||
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incomplete Journal Club Article
Medeiros I., Saconato H.. "Antibiotic prophylaxis for mammalian bites". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2001. 2(CD001738):.
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Clinical Question
Is the use of prophylactic antibiotics for mammalian bites effective in preventing wound infections?
Conclusion
Antibiotic prophylaxis after human bites and bites of the hand may decrease the risk of wound infection but further evidence is needed. No evidence shows effectiveness in the use of antibiotic prophylaxis after cat or dog bites.
Major Points
Study Design
- Systematic review of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials
- Studies were reviewed by two reviewers
- 8 studies included
Population
Patient Demographics
Inclusion Criteria
- RCT's included which studied patient's with mammalian bites
- Compared abx vs. placebo OR no intervention
- Ability to determine infection at bite site
- Patients who present for medical care within 24 hours of bite AND no signs of infection