Do you need antibiotics for a bite?
Do you need antibiotics for a bite? Most experts currently recommend prophylactic antibiotics for the following situations only: bites with a high risk of infection, such as deep punctures caused by cats; wounds that require surgical repair; attacks involving immunocompromised hosts; and bites involving the hands or face (Table 2) (3,16,17).
What are three 3 signs of an infected bite?
Symptoms of an infected insect bite may include:
- pus in or around the bite.
- swollen glands.
- increased pain, swelling and redness in and around the bite.