Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd · Mar 1996
Review[Dog bites: publications on risk factors, infections, antibiotics and primary wound closure].
To determine, on the basis of published research on dog bites, risk groups and localisations, risk factors for wound infection, effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics and indications and contraindications for primary closure of the bite wounds. ⋯ More attention should be paid to prevention of dog bites, especially in children. Most important is adequate cleaning of the wounds. Antibiotics should be given on indication only, such as hand wounds, puncture deep wounds and immune compromised patients. Primary closure is not contraindicated.