HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does The Dog Bitten Place Need A Surgery?

my friend has a dog bite about 4 weeks old below the knee it ocurred when he was in crete. The dog punctured a vein and he had a rabies jab. He is being seen 2x a week at his health centre in isle of white. His wound now smells necrotic and he is back on penicillin again. How likely is it that he will get better without radical surgery? I appreciate this is an impossible question but I am concerned that he will need to have his leg amputated
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello, sad to hear about your friends problem, If I am your treatment giving doctor I would like to tell you that such necrotic leg requires a surgery there is no way that you can save it. But you can give it a try add metronidazole drug in your regimen some times in bite wound there is probability anaerobic infection. It will help you in treating the wound. If you want to ask something you can ask me. Thank you Dr. Arin Tank. Infectious Disease Specialist.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Zoonoses


Loading Online Doctors....
Does The Dog Bitten Place Need A Surgery?

Hello, sad to hear about your friends problem, If I am your treatment giving doctor I would like to tell you that such necrotic leg requires a surgery there is no way that you can save it. But you can give it a try add metronidazole drug in your regimen some times in bite wound there is probability anaerobic infection. It will help you in treating the wound. If you want to ask something you can ask me. Thank you Dr. Arin Tank. Infectious Disease Specialist.