Question

A 54-year-old man presents with erythematous, warm, tender swelling of the left lower leg, poorly demarcated, with no abscess. He is afebrile and systemically well. What is the most appropriate empiric oral antibiotic choice?

Accepted Answer

Flucloxacillin

Answer

Metronidazole

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Doxycycline alone

Answer

No antibiotics are required

Practice question

A 54-year-old man presents with erythematous, warm, tender swelling of the left lower leg, poorly demarcated, with no abscess. He is afebrile and systemically well. What is the most appropriate empiric oral antibiotic choice?