The treatment of animal bite injuries of the eye and ocular adnexa

David C. Herman, George B. Bartley, Randall C. Walker

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Abstract

Animal bites to the eye and ocular adnexa may result in significant morbidity. Management includes wound care and surgical repair of traumatized tissue, treatment of infection (most commonly Pasteurella multocida), appropriate tetanus and rabies prophylaxis, and notification of state public health officials.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)237-241
Number of pages5
JournalOphthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Volume3
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1987
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antibiotics
  • Cat bite
  • Dog bite
  • Eyelid trauma
  • Pasteurella multocida
  • Rabies
  • Tetanus

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