Question

A 25-year-old man presents with a painful, erythematous, non-fluctuant area of cellulitis on his lower leg without systemic features. He has no diabetes or immunosuppression. According to Canadian practice, which is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Oral cephalexin for 5-7 days and leg elevation

Answer

IV vancomycin for 14 days

Answer

Topical antibiotic cream only

Answer

No antibiotics; observation alone

Answer

High-dose prednisone to reduce inflammation

Practice question

A 25-year-old man presents with a painful, erythematous, non-fluctuant area of cellulitis on his lower leg without systemic features. He has no diabetes or immunosuppression. According to Canadian practice, which is the most appropriate management?