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Key clinical message
In the case of a cat bite patient, even if the external wound is small, prophylactic antibiotics should be used early and a closed observation is needed. If symptoms persist and infection is present, aggressive treatment including debridement may be effective for a cat bite patient.
Abstract
In the case of a cat bite patient, even if the external wound is small, prophylactic antibiotics should be used early and a closed observation is needed. If symptoms persist and infection is present, aggressive treatment including debridement may be effective for a cat bite patient.
KEY WORDS: cat bites, debridement, deep infection, osteomyelitis, prophylactic antibiotics