Question

A 32-year-old man presents with a spreading erythematous, warm, tender area over his left shin after a minor abrasion. He is afebrile and systemically well. There is no abscess or purulent discharge. What is the most appropriate empirical oral antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Cephalexin

Answer

Flucloxacillin combined with gentamicin

Answer

Vancomycin

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

No antibiotics; topical corticosteroid only

Practice question

A 32-year-old man presents with a spreading erythematous, warm, tender area over his left shin after a minor abrasion. He is afebrile and systemically well. There is no abscess or purulent discharge. What is the most appropriate empirical oral antibiotic?