Question

A 40-year-old man presents with an erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg measuring 8 × 6 cm, with no abscess or systemic toxicity. He has no MRSA risk factors. According to Therapeutic Guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial oral antibiotic choice?

Accepted Answer

Oral cephalexin

Answer

Oral clindamycin

Answer

Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Answer

Oral doxycycline

Answer

No antibiotics; topical therapy only

Practice question

A 40-year-old man presents with an erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg measuring 8 × 6 cm, with no abscess or systemic toxicity. He has no MRSA risk factors. According to Therapeutic Guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial oral antibiotic choice?