Case Study:
Vishaal, a 45-year-old male, was admired to the emergency department with a dog bite on his right calf. The incident occurred about 3 hours ago while he was jogging in a park. The dog was a stray, and its rabies vaccination status is unknown.
Initial Presentation:
Pain: Moderate to severe in the right calf
Bite Wound: Two puncture wounds, each about 1 cm in diameter.
Observations: Blood pressure 130/85 mmHg, heart rate 88 bpm, temperature 37°C
Other: No history of chronic conditions, not currently taking any medica4ons and does not have any allergies
Q1) What microorganisms are commonly implicated in dog bite wounds?
Q2) Which tests would you recommend for identifying the presence of bacteria in the wound?
Q3) What anbiotics would you consider for empirical treatment and why?
Q4) What are the potential complications that can arise from a dog bite wound?
Q5) What additional tests may be needed for wounds that appear infected?