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Fish-Handler's Disease (cont.)

Medical Author:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Ivette Motola, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Kimo Takayesu, MD

Fish-Handler's Disease Treatment

  • All wounds require immediate cleansing with fresh tap water. Gently scrub the wound with soap and water to remove any foreign material.

  • After cleansing, a topical antibiotic ointment (for example, bacitracin) should be applied 3-4 times per day.

  • Oral antibiotics are often prescribed to treat the infection. Prior to starting an antibiotic, be sure to tell the doctor about any drug allergies. Continue antibiotics for at least 5 days after all signs of infection have cleared. Use sunscreen while taking these antibiotics because certain antibiotics may cause sensitivity to the sun.

  • Pain may be relieved with 1-2 tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours or 1-2 tablets of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) every 6-8 hours.

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