Question

A 35-year-old presents with a dog bite on his forearm from 12 hours ago. The wound is erythematous and looks infected. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended empirical antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Oral co-amoxiclav

Answer

Oral metronidazole

Answer

IV vancomycin

Answer

Oral doxycycline

Answer

IV ceftriaxone

Practice question

A 35-year-old presents with a dog bite on his forearm from 12 hours ago. The wound is erythematous and looks infected. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended empirical antibiotic?