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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Microbiology (Main)]]
*[[Microbiology (Main)]]
*[[Mammalian Bites]]
*[[Mammalian bites]]


==References==
==References==

Revisión del 04:56 27 abr 2016

Background

  • Gram negative organism ransmitted through dog bites
  • Risk factors:
    • Splenectomy
    • Hyposplenism
    • Alcoholism
  • Presents commonly as septic shock, multiorgan system failure, gangrene, meningitis
  • Supportive therapy, antibiotics
  • Mortality 26-30%

Antibiotic Sensitivities[1]

  • Penicillin G
  • Augmentin
  • Carbapenems

Table Overview

References

  1. Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2014

See Also

References

  • EBMedicine