The microbiology of crocodile attacks in Far North Queensland: implications for empirical antimicrobial therapy

Smith, Simon; Bagshaw, Richard J; Hanson, Josh

doi:10.5694/mja16.01058

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Wound infections are common after crocodile attacks and, therefore, prophylactic antimicrobial therapy is advised. However, there are limited data to guide recommendations for the optimal empirical regimen.

1 Cairns Hospital, Cairns, QLD
2 College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD
3 Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, NT

Correspondence: simon.smith2@health.qld.gov.au

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