Effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with centipede stings: a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with centipede stings: a randomized controlled trial

Objective Centipede stings are a common problem in tropical countries. Current treatment guidelines do not include recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent the associated bacterial infection since no previous study has assessed the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment in patients bitte...

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Main Authors:	Chanon Changratanakorn, Napasawan Fasawang, Boriboon Chenthanakit, Pakpoom Tansanthong, Chanikarn Mapairoje, Ratree Tunud, Annop Pipopwongpisan, Borwon Wittayachamnankul
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2021-03-01
Series:	Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
Subjects:	chilopoda insect bites and stings antibiotic prophylaxis wound infection
Online Access:	http://ceemjournal.org/upload/pdf/ceem-20-110.pdf

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