Ciprofloxacin is the most recommended prophylactic antibiotic for leech therapy because studies have consistently shown 100% sensitivity of Aeromonas strains ...

Treatment of detached leech bites consists of local wound care, hemostasis if needed, tetanus prophylaxis, and antibiotics if secondarily infected. Attached ...

▫ Prescribing appropriate antibiotic therapy for the duration of the leech therapy (Section 4.7). ▫ Monitor for signs of complications (Section 4.5).

A. hydrophila skin infection is treated with antibiotics such as tetracyclines, sulfonamides, trimethoprim + sulphamethoxazole or ciprofloxacin. It is usually ...

Prophylactic oral antibiotic of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg 12-hourly OR Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim 800 mg/160 mg 12-hourly must be prescribed as to the treating ...

Patients treated with leeches and discharged with eschars or open wounds should continue oral antibiotic therapy until wound closure.

Prophylactic antibiotic treatment should be administered in accordance with appropriate hospital guidelines and the general state of health of the patient.

The treatment for these symptoms is to wash the bite area with soap and water, apply a cold pack and take a simple analgesic such as paracetamol.

Betadine or other topical antibiotic agents can be used for local wound treatment. The authors recommend a simple approach to external wound care ...