Question

A 6-year-old boy presents with a spreading erythematous, warm, tender area over the left shin. He is afebrile and systemically well. There is no abscess. What is the most appropriate first-line antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Oral Flucloxacillin

Answer

Oral Co-amoxiclav

Answer

Oral Clarithromycin

Answer

Oral Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Topical Fusidic acid only

Practice question

A 6-year-old boy presents with a spreading erythematous, warm, tender area over the left shin. He is afebrile and systemically well. There is no abscess. What is the most appropriate first-line antibiotic?