A 53-year-old with recurrent diabetic foot infection after debridement asks about antibiotic duration for soft-tissue infection without osteomyelitis....

Question

A 53-year-old with recurrent diabetic foot infection after debridement asks about antibiotic duration for soft-tissue infection without osteomyelitis. What is the typical duration after adequate source control?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks depending on severity

Answer

1-2 days

Answer

3-5 days

Answer

4-6 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Foot Infection

A 53-year-old with recurrent diabetic foot infection after debridement asks about antibiotic duration for soft-tissue infection without osteomyelitis. What is the typical duration after adequate source control?