A patient presents with a MRSA wound infection requiring antibiotic therapy. According to the BNF, which antibiotic is often recommended as first-line...

Question

A patient presents with a MRSA wound infection requiring antibiotic therapy. According to the BNF, which antibiotic is often recommended as first-line?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin (IV)

Answer

Flucloxacillin

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Co-amoxiclav

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Gentamicin

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Amoxicillin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): MRSA wound infection

A patient presents with a MRSA wound infection requiring antibiotic therapy. According to the BNF, which antibiotic is often recommended as first-line?