Question

A 44-year-old with suspected diabetic foot infection shows erythema to midfoot and mild systemic features. Best empirical antibiotic (no MRSA risk, community setting)?

Accepted Answer

Oral co-amoxiclav

Answer

Oral flucloxacillin

Answer

Oral clindamycin

Answer

Oral doxycycline

Answer

IV vancomycin

Practice question

A 44-year-old with suspected diabetic foot infection shows erythema to midfoot and mild systemic features. Best empirical antibiotic (no MRSA risk, community setting)?