Bites, Cat

Question 1

Management

Answer 1

Cat bites have the most potential for suppurative infection.

The same principles apply as for management of human or dog bites but use amoxycillin/clavulanate for 5 d.

It is important to clean a deep and penetrating wound.

If infected, use metronidazole + doxycycline.

Question 2

Catscratch disorder

Answer 2

presumably caused by a Gram-negative bacterium.

Treat with roxithromycin for 10 d if infected.