A 65-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy has a plantar ulcer with cellulitis and systemic features. According to diabetic foot...

Question

A 65-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy has a plantar ulcer with cellulitis and systemic features. According to diabetic foot infection principles, what is the most appropriate initial intervention?

Accepted Answer

Immediate sharp debridement, offloading and systemic antibiotics

Answer

Treat with topical antibiotics only

Answer

Prescribe oral narrow-spectrum agents without debridement

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Delay antibiotics until wound culture results are available

Answer

Discharge with dressings only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Diabetic foot infection

A 65-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy has a plantar ulcer with cellulitis and systemic features. According to diabetic foot infection principles, what is the most appropriate initial intervention?