Question

A 56-year-old man presents with erythematous, warm, tender skin over the anterior shin, with indistinct margins and no abscess. He is afebrile and systemically well. There are no signs of necrosis. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Oral Flucloxacillin

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Oral Amoxicillin

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Oral Ciprofloxacin

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Oral Metronidazole

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Oral Nitrofurantoin

Practice question

A 56-year-old man presents with erythematous, warm, tender skin over the anterior shin, with indistinct margins and no abscess. He is afebrile and systemically well. There are no signs of necrosis. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?