This case study examines the delayed presentation of a facial dog bite, an uncommon occurrence in the periorbital area. Initially perceived as a minor injury, the wound was disregarded in its early stages. However, as the infection progressed, prompting urgent evaluation in the emergency department (ED) as the severity became evident. The patient was diagnosed with an acute facial infection carrying the potential for periorbital cellulitis and abscess formation, necessitating immediate imaging. Prompt evaluation of penetrating animal bites, particularly dog bites, is crucial due to their high infection risk. As emphasized by Hamed-Assam et al., immediate attention and prophylactic antibiotics are advised for such cases, preferably broad-spectrum antibiotics with anaerobic coverage. The patient underwent treatment in the ED approximately a day after the incident, receiving antibiotics and subsequently discharged following advanced diagnostic imaging. This case underscores the importance of recognizing and promptly addressing delayed dog bites, emphasizing the significance of immediate medical intervention post-penetrating animal bites.

Julie-Kathryn Graham

Pedro A. Colio

Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal

Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal is a peer-reviewed journal designed to meet the needs of advanced practice clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, healthcare professionals, and clinical and academic educators in emergency nursing. Articles contain evidence-based material that can be applied to daily practice. Continuing Education opportunities are available in each issue. Feature articles focus on in-depth, state of the science content relevant to advanced practice nurses and experienced clinicians in emergency care.    Ongoing Departments Include:   Cases of Note   Radiology Rounds   Research to Practice   Applied Pharmacology

The Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal is a peer-reviewed journal designed to meet the needs of advanced practice clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, healthcare professionals, and clinical and academic educators in emergency nursing. The articles contain evidence-based material that can be applied to daily practice. Continuing education opportunities are available in each issue. Feature articles focus on in-depth, state-of-the-science content relevant to advanced practice nurses and experienced clinicians in emergency care. Ongoing departments include: Cases of Note, Radiology Rounds, Research to Practice, and Applied Pharmacology.

《Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal》是一本同行评审的期刊，旨在满足高级实践临床医生、临床护理专家、护理从业者、医疗保健专业人员以及急救护理领域的临床和学术教育者的需求。期刊中的文章包含可应用于日常实践的循证材料。每期提供继续教育机会。特色文章专注于与高级实践护士和经验丰富的急救护理临床医生相关的深入科学内容。持续的栏目包括：重要案例、放射学讨论、研究与实践、应用药理学。

Dog Bites With Resultant Periorbital Cellulitis

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