Bite wound, infected treatment

The most effective agent for the treatment (and prophylaxis) of human and animal bite-wound infections is amoxicillin-clavulanate. Alternatives for patients with significant penicillin allergies include either a fluoroquinolone or TMP-SMX in combination with clindamycin. Doxycycline also may be prescribed. The durations of prophylaxis and treatment generally are 3 to 5 and 10 to 14 days, respectively.3... 

The role of antimicrobials for noninfected dog bite wounds remains controversial because only 20% of wounds become infected. Antibiotic recommendations for empiric treatment include a 3- to 5-day course of therapy. Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is commonly recommended for oral outpatient therapy. Alternative agents include doxycycline, or the combination of penicillin VK and dicloxaciHin. 

H. influenzae, gonococci, and E. coli. It also is effective in the treatment of acute otitis media in children, sinusitis, animal or human bite wounds, cellulitis, and diabetic foot infections. The addition of clavulanate to ticarcillin (timentin) extends its spectrum to include aerobic gram-negative bacilli, S. aureus, and Bacteroides spp. There is no increased activity against Pseudomonas spp. 

Echinacea was originally utilized by Native Americans as a blood purifier and was used in the treatment of snake bites, infections, and malignancy. Today, echinacea is promoted primarily in oral dosage forms as an immune stimulant that helps increase resistance to colds, influenza, and other infections, although topical products for wounds and inflammatory skin conditions are also available. 

Echinacea is without equal in the treatment of three conditions abnormal Papanicolaou (pap) smear, strep throat, and the very early onset of flus and colds. It is exceptionally useful in two other conditions as an additive to antibiotic powders and ointments for external application to burns, wounds, and skin infections and as a wash for poisonous stings and bites. 

Toxicology LD50 (oral, rat) 1900 mg/kg LDLo (skin, rabbit) 5 g/kg mod. toxic by ing. low toxicity by skin contact TSCA listed Hazardous Decomp. Prods. Heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors Uses Fragrance antimicrobial, mild antiinflammatory, preservative, antiseptic for pharmaceutical ointments, skin treatment, colored cosmetics, to treat wounds, bacterial infections, fungal infections, insect bites, abrasions, in oral care, salves, balms, veterinary skin care and shampoos Features Penetrates the skin readily accelerates the healing of skin disorders Manuf./Disthb. AMC Chems. Arista Ind. http //www.aristaindustries.com-, Cosmetic Supplies USA... 

Rabies—Rabies is spread through bites or Hcks from infected mammals on an open wound. It can also be picked up by eating rabies-infected meat. Medical attention and treatment is necessary if an individual is exposed. 

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