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Cat bite infection prophylaxis — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateInfectious diseaseCat bite infection prophylaxisABFM Board

A 44-year-old woman is bitten deeply on the hand by her cat. The wound is irrigated in clinic. She has no drug allergies and tetanus vaccination is current. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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Correct answer: D — Amoxicillin-clavulanate prophylaxis

Cat bites, especially to the hand, have high infection risk and warrant prophylaxis with coverage for Pasteurella and anaerobes.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html