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A 69-year-old woman presents 3 days after onset of erythematous, warm, tender swelling of her right lower leg following a minor abrasion. She is systemically well, with temperature 37.8 °C and normal observations. There is no abscess or necrosis. According to Australian skin and soft tissue infection guidance, what is the most appropriate initial antibiotic?

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