Question

A 35-year-old man presents with a red, hot, swollen left leg. The erythema is poorly demarcated and tender. He is systemically well and has no comorbidities. What is the most appropriate empirical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral Flucloxacillin for 5–7 days

Answer

Topical steroid cream alone

Answer

Oral Clarithromycin plus Metronidazole

Answer

Intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics in ICU

Answer

No antibiotics; advise limb elevation only

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with a red, hot, swollen left leg. The erythema is poorly demarcated and tender. He is systemically well and has no comorbidities. What is the most appropriate empirical treatment?