In general, if the wound is not infected then there is no need for antibiotic prophylaxis, unless the wound is deemed moderate to severe, or if the bite injury is considered a high risk for infection.

Do not continue to self-treat the spider bite wound if it becomes infected or if a boil or ulcer develops. If you develop these, or other signs of infection like oozing or fever, get medication ...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, approximately 10-15% of dog bites become infected. Deep bites and wounds on the hand are especially risky.

June Baxter, 83, died after she went into septic shock, an inquest heard - it was later revealed a wound of hers was licked by her granddaughter's dog ...

Infection is most commonly transmitted through a bite or scratch from an infected animal. From the bite/scratch wound, the virus travels via the peripheral nerves to the central nervous system (CNS).

This will help remove bacteria near the bite that could cause an infection. A mosquito bite is technically a small wound, said Frable, and “it’s generally a good idea to wash all wounds gently ...