A 50-year-old man presents with an erythematous, hot and tender area on his lower leg, associated with fever. There is no fluctuance. He is otherwise ...

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A 50-year-old man presents with an erythematous, hot and tender area on his lower leg, associated with fever. There is no fluctuance. He is otherwise healthy. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start an oral antibiotic targeting streptococci and staphylococci

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Incise and drain the area immediately

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Apply topical antibiotics only

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No antibiotics; this is likely eczema

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Start long-term prophylactic antibiotics

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Cellulitis

A 50-year-old man presents with an erythematous, hot and tender area on his lower leg, associated with fever. There is no fluctuance. He is otherwise healthy. What is the most appropriate management?