A 65-year-old man with diabetes has an infected plantar ulcer with surrounding cellulitis but no systemic features. Best initial management?...

Question

A 65-year-old man with diabetes has an infected plantar ulcer with surrounding cellulitis but no systemic features. Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Oral antibiotics targeting Gram-positive organisms and urgent foot team referral

Answer

Immediate IV antibiotics and admission for all

Answer

Topical antibiotics only

Answer

Delay antibiotics until culture

Answer

Routine podiatry only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Diabetic foot infection