J Hosp Infect. 2005 Sep;61(1):1-10.

Hospital management of animal and human bites.

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Department of Medical Microbiology, Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust, Church Lane Heavitree, Exeter EX2 5AD, UK. marina.morgan@rdehc-tr.swest.nhs.uk

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The management of bites severe enough to warrant hospital admission is complex. This review includes the epidemiology, clinical management, investigations, microbiology and role of antimicrobials for all types of animal and human bites likely to be encountered in UK hospitals.

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