A 68-year-old hospitalized with nonpurulent cellulitis (no systemic toxicity) asks about MRSA coverage. What is appropriate initial therapy?...

Question

A 68-year-old hospitalized with nonpurulent cellulitis (no systemic toxicity) asks about MRSA coverage. What is appropriate initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Beta-lactam active against streptococci (e.g., cefazolin)

Answer

Vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam for all

Answer

Daptomycin monotherapy for all cases

Answer

Linezolid for 14 days routinely

Answer

No antibiotics-supportive care only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Cellulitis (Nonpurulent)