Which of the following is listed as a site for cat bite abscesses besides facial regions?

• A. Elbow bullae
• B. Retro-orbital
• C. Pharyngeal
• D. Abdominal

Answer: (A)

Cat bite abscesses develop when bacteria from a cat’s mouth are introduced into tissue at the bite site. While the face is a common location due to bites that occur during play or close contact, infections can certainly appear in other exposed areas where a bite occurs. The elbow region is one such site where a bite can lead to localized infection with swelling and the formation of bullae, hence “elbow bullae” is listed as a site for cat bite abscesses besides facial regions.

The other areas mentioned do not fit as typical primary sites for a bite-related abscess. The eye area behind the orbit, the pharynx, or the abdomen would either represent distant spread or require a different mechanism rather than a direct bite wound causing a localized abscess.