A young adult has been bitten by a dog resulting in several…

A young adult has been bitten by a dog resulting in several puncture wounds near the thumb of one hand. On examination the patient has full range of motion of all digits and the bleeding has stopped. What understanding regarding dog bites should direct the care of this patient?

A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SS…

A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). History reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. The clinician performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and sends a sample to the lab for culture. What is the next step in treating this patient?