A 50-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg with low-grade fever. There is no abscess or necro...

Question

A 50-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg with low-grade fever. There is no abscess or necrosis. According to Canadian skin and soft tissue infection guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Oral anti-staphylococcal or beta-lactam antibiotic covering streptococci and staphylococci, plus leg elevation

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Topical antibiotics only

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Immediate surgical debridement

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High-dose systemic corticosteroids without antibiotics

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No treatment is required for uncomplicated cellulitis

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cellulitis

A 50-year-old man presents with a 2-day history of erythematous, warm, tender area on his lower leg with low-grade fever. There is no abscess or necrosis. According to Canadian skin and soft tissue infection guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?