Question

A 54-year-old man presents with a painful, erythematous, hot left lower leg. He is afebrile, with normal observations and no systemic features. There is a clear portal of entry from a fungal infection between the toes. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic treatment in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Oral Flucloxacillin.

Answer

Oral Co-amoxiclav.

Answer

Oral Clarithromycin and Metronidazole.

Answer

Topical Miconazole alone.

Answer

No antibiotics; observe only.

Practice question

A 54-year-old man presents with a painful, erythematous, hot left lower leg. He is afebrile, with normal observations and no systemic features. There is a clear portal of entry from a fungal infection between the toes. What is the most appropriate initial antibiotic treatment in primary care?