Acute Osteomyelitis — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateInfectious DiseaseAcute OsteomyelitisRACP Paediatrics

An 8-year-old Aboriginal boy has painful swollen right tibia. Blood cultures grow S. aureus. Recommended IV antibiotic?

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Correct answer: C — IV flucloxacillin (or cefazolin)

Acute osteomyelitis: IV flucloxacillin is first-line for MSSA. Vancomycin if MRSA.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Osteomyelitis