Question

A 49-year-old man presents with an erythematous, warm, tender area on his left lower leg measuring 15 × 10 cm with indistinct margins, low-grade fever and no systemic toxicity. He has no immunosuppression and is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate disposition and management?

Accepted Answer

Treat as outpatient with oral antibiotics and arrange review within 48 hours

Answer

Admit for IV broad-spectrum antibiotics and blood cultures

Answer

No antibiotics; advise rest and elevation only

Answer

Commence long-term prophylactic antibiotics

Answer

Immediate surgical debridement

Practice question

A 49-year-old man presents with an erythematous, warm, tender area on his left lower leg measuring 15 × 10 cm with indistinct margins, low-grade fever and no systemic toxicity. He has no immunosuppression and is haemodynamically stable. What is the most appropriate disposition and management?