Question

A 58-year-old with diabetes has a new foot ulcer without osteomyelitis. After debridement, which antibiotic coverage principle is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Target likely gram-positives and anaerobes based on severity and local patterns; avoid unnecessary broad coverage

Answer

Empiric broad-spectrum including Pseudomonas for all

Answer

No antibiotics are ever needed

Answer

Treat for 6-8 weeks routinely

Answer

Use linezolid plus meropenem for all

Practice question

A 58-year-old with diabetes has a new foot ulcer without osteomyelitis. After debridement, which antibiotic coverage principle is appropriate?