Unfortunately, failure to adequately clean bite wounds, along with delayed medical care, often leads to infection.

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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.