A 58-year-old with cellulitis and systemic toxicity (fever, WBC 18k) and signs of bullae raising concern for necrotizing infection. Best immediate ste...

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A 58-year-old with cellulitis and systemic toxicity (fever, WBC 18k) and signs of bullae raising concern for necrotizing infection. Best immediate step?

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Urgent surgical consultation and broad-spectrum IV antibiotics

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Incision and drainage only

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Oral cephalexin and close follow-up

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Wait for MRI confirmation before consult

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Topical antibiotics

necrotizing soft tissue infection MCQ (SBA): Necrotizing soft tissue infection

A 58-year-old with cellulitis and systemic toxicity (fever, WBC 18k) and signs of bullae raising concern for necrotizing infection. Best immediate step?