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Human Bites (cont.)

Next Steps

Follow-up

  • The important thing to remember is that a bite may become infected even with proper treatment. In general, the doctor will give you a list of warning signs of infection.

  • Do not wait for a fever to convince yourself you have an infection.

  • Be sure to take any prescribed medication as directed for the full course.

  • Use elevation and any other treatment recommended by the doctor to lessen the risk of infection.



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