A 19-year-man presents to the emergency department because he is bitten by a stray dog. On physical examination, there is a penetrating wound to the right forearm. The dog is nowhere to be found. The wound is cleaned with water and povidone-iodine solution. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
A 19-year-man presents to the emergency department because he is bitten by a stray dog. On physical examination, there is a penetrating wound to the right forearm. The dog is nowhere to be found. The wound is cleaned with water and povidone-iodine solution. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
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A 19-year-man presents to the emergency department because he is bitten by a stray dog. On physical examination, there is a penetrating wound to the right forearm. The dog is nowhere to be found. The wound is cleaned with water and povidone-iodine solution. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
✓ Correct Answer: B. contact the local public health professional for further advice
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