Question

A 43-year-old woman presents with an erythematous, hot, tender area on her lower leg with a well-demarcated border and fever of 38.5°C. She has no signs of systemic sepsis and no significant comorbidities. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic in the community?

Accepted Answer

Flucloxacillin

Answer

Co-amoxiclav

Answer

Clarithromycin

Answer

Doxycycline

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Practice question

A 43-year-old woman presents with an erythematous, hot, tender area on her lower leg with a well-demarcated border and fever of 38.5°C. She has no signs of systemic sepsis and no significant comorbidities. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic in the community?