A 55-year-old with severe cellulitis after saltwater exposure (Vibrio risk) presents in septic shock. Best empiric antibiotic coverage includes:...

Question

A 55-year-old with severe cellulitis after saltwater exposure (Vibrio risk) presents in septic shock. Best empiric antibiotic coverage includes:

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline plus a third-generation cephalosporin

Answer

Cefazolin alone

Answer

Metronidazole alone

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Vancomycin alone

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Amoxicillin-clavulanate only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cellulitis