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Possible side effects include itchiness and skin rash, [5] and in rare cases hearing loss. [5] It is relatively broad spectrum, being effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. [2] The combination is available over the counter in the US and Canada. [5]
A dry bite is a bite by a venomous animal in which no venom is released. Dry snake bites are called "venomous snake bite without envenoming". [1] A dry bite from a snake can still be painful, and be accompanied by bleeding, inflammation, swelling and/or erythema. [2] It may also lead to infection, including tetanus. [2]
It is specifically used for otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and animal bites. [5] It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein. [2] Common side effects include diarrhea, vomiting, and allergic reactions. [5] It also increases the risk of yeast infections, headaches, and blood ...
Debridement and drainage of bite wounds was practiced in the pre-antibiotic era, but high rates of infection still occurred. A 2019 Cochrane systematic review aimed to evaluate the healing and infection rates in bite wounds based on if/when they were stitched closed. The review authors looked for studies that compared stitching wounds closed ...
Washing the wound with soap and water and holding the limb still is recommended. [1] [7] Trying to suck out the venom, cutting the wound with a knife, or using a tourniquet is not recommended. [1] Antivenom is effective at preventing death from bites; however, antivenoms frequently have side effects.
This includes fungal infections of the foot, impetigo, pemphigus, superficial wounds, dermatitis, and tropical ulcers. [3] [2] For tropical ulcers it is used together with procaine benzylpenicillin. [2] [3] It can be applied as a soaked dressing or a bath. [2] Side effects may include irritation of the skin and discoloration of clothing. [2]
Long-acting, broad-spectrum antibiotics offer the following advantages by comparison to short-acting antimicrobials in perioperative prophylaxis: [citation needed] A single dose covers the whole perioperative risk period - even if the operation is delayed or long-lasting - and with regard to respiratory and urinary tract infections
A bite is defined as coming from the mouthparts of the arthropod. The bite consists of both the bite wound and the saliva. The saliva of the arthropod may contain anticoagulants, as in insects and arachnids which feed from blood. Feeding bites may also contain anaesthetic, to prevent the bite from being felt.