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A 42-year-old woman presents 12 hours after a deep dog bite to her hand. The wound has been thoroughly irrigated and explored, and there is no evidence of tendon or joint involvement. She has no significant comorbidities and is not allergic to penicillin. According to Australian animal bite management guidelines, what is the most appropriate empiric antibiotic prophylaxis?

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