A 59-year-old woman presents with cellulitis of the lower leg. She is systemically well with no sepsis criteria. There is a 10 cm area of erythema and...

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A 59-year-old woman presents with cellulitis of the lower leg. She is systemically well with no sepsis criteria. There is a 10 cm area of erythema and warmth. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Oral Flucloxacillin for 5–7 days in the community

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IV broad-spectrum antibiotics in hospital

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Topical antibiotics only

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No antibiotics, as cellulitis is usually viral

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Immediate surgical debridement

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Cellulitis – community management

A 59-year-old woman presents with cellulitis of the lower leg. She is systemically well with no sepsis criteria. There is a 10 cm area of erythema and warmth. What is the most appropriate initial management?