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Laboratory Diagnosis of Human Bite Wound Infections
| Etiologic Agents | Diagnostic Proceduresa | Optimum Specimens | Transport Issues; Optimal Transport Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial | |||
| Aerobes | Aerobic/anaerobic culture | Tissue | Anaerobic transport conditions/vials |
| Mixed aerobic and anaerobic oral flora | Gram stain | Biopsy/aspirate | |
Abbreviation: RT, room temperature.
a No utility in collecting a specimen at the time of the bite; collect samples only if infection occurs.
