A 48 year old man presents with an erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg with indistinct margins and no abscess. He is systemically well wi...

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A 48 year old man presents with an erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg with indistinct margins and no abscess. He is systemically well with normal observations. Which oral antibiotic is most appropriate as first line therapy in this community setting?

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Cephalexin

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Ciprofloxacin

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Trimethoprim

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Azithromycin

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Metronidazole

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A 48 year old man presents with an erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg with indistinct margins and no abscess. He is systemically well with normal observations. Which oral antibiotic is most appropriate as first line therapy in this community setting?