Bite prophylaxis human

Consider surgical consultation - debridement may be required

Consider Infectious Diseases consultation

Human bites can potentially spread blood-borne infections such as viral hepatitis and HIV

Consider need for HepB immunoglobulin/vaccination and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, which are coordinated through the Medical Officer of Health

Human bites commonly contain Eikenella spp which are intrinsically resistant to clindamycin and first generation cephalosporins

3-5 days with close follow-up