A 36-year-old man presents 24 hours after being bitten on the hand by a dog. The wound is swollen, erythematous and tender with purulent discharge. He...

Question

A 36-year-old man presents 24 hours after being bitten on the hand by a dog. The wound is swollen, erythematous and tender with purulent discharge. He is afebrile. According to Australian antibiotic guidance, what is the most appropriate oral antibiotic choice?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

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Amoxicillin

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Flucloxacillin

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Ciprofloxacin

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Metronidazole alone

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Infected dog bite

A 36-year-old man presents 24 hours after being bitten on the hand by a dog. The wound is swollen, erythematous and tender with purulent discharge. He is afebrile. According to Australian antibiotic guidance, what is the most appropriate oral antibiotic choice?