Question 5
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You see a 7-year-old boy a day after he was bitten by his pet dog. According to the mother, the dog bit the child after he snuck up on the dog and grabbed his tail. The dog has had all its vaccinations, including rabies. The child has had no fever, has full movement of the injured limb, and has no sign of neurologic or vascular injury. The wound is on the child’s forearm, is not deep, and is not bleeding, but has developed about 2 cm of erythema surrounding the site. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
Answers:
a.
Hospitalization and IV antibiotic
b.
Oral amoxicillin-clavulanate for 3-5 days
Correctc.
Oral amoxicillin-clavulanate for 7-14 days
d.
Local care without any antibiotic