A 48-year-old man presents with erythematous, warm, tender lower leg consistent with non-purulent cellulitis. He is systemically well and has a true p...

Question

A 48-year-old man presents with erythematous, warm, tender lower leg consistent with non-purulent cellulitis. He is systemically well and has a true penicillin allergy. Which oral antibiotic is most appropriate first-line?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg BD

Answer

Flucloxacillin 500 mg QDS

Answer

Clarithromycin 500 mg BD

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Co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS

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Trimethoprim 200 mg BD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cellulitis

A 48-year-old man presents with erythematous, warm, tender lower leg consistent with non-purulent cellulitis. He is systemically well and has a true penicillin allergy. Which oral antibiotic is most appropriate first-line?