Paul R Prescott, MD wrote: >As a matter of fact 3M says that the infection rate with Dermabond is >the same as that with sutures. It is O2 permeable. That's what I'd expect 3M to say. Color me skeptical. If fact, I think you're skeptical too, from your last comment. --> (After seeing this wound basically build up pus underneath the Dermabond seal until it finally ruptured through, I don't think I'll ever use Dermabond on bite wounds. At least with sutures drainage would be immediate.) To respond also to Mike's question about what antibiotics the list members like to use for prophylaxis against infection in bites, I only use prophylactic antibiotics if I close the wound. I don't vary the antibiotic according to the source of the bite. If using IV antibiotics, I like Unasyn (amp + sulbactam). For oral antibiotics, I tend to use Augmentin, but I think high dose penicillin +/- a first generation cephalosporin is good, too. Bob Mauro, MD Greenwood Pediatrics Littleton, CO