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Treatment of Human and Animal Bites- Hepatitis BHepatitis B prophylaxis
Specific hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) is available for passive protection and is normally used in combination with hepatitis B vaccine.
Has the patient had a "Significant exposure " ?
Significant exposure: is percutaneous exposure (needle stick/bite), mucocutaneous exposure to blood (contamination of non-intact skin, conjunctiva or mucous membrane), sexual exposure Non-significant exposure: is if skin is intact, exposure to vomit or faeces.
The Full Guideline "Treatment of animal and human bites in the emergency department" is available here.
Page last edited: 28/09/2006 |
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Caution; the antibiotic doses recommended on this website are intended for adult patients with normal renal and liver function unless otherwise stated. Dosing advice for patients with renal impairment is available here. |