Question

A 59-year-old man presents with unilateral leg erythema, warmth and tenderness to mid-calf without systemic sepsis. What is the recommended first-line antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Flucloxacillin 500 mg QID

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS

Answer

Clindamycin 450 mg QDS

Answer

Doxycycline 200 mg stat then 100 mg OD

Answer

Cefalexin 500 mg QDS

Practice question

A 59-year-old man presents with unilateral leg erythema, warmth and tenderness to mid-calf without systemic sepsis. What is the recommended first-line antibiotic?