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A 38 year old man presents with acute infection of skin in the leg. Diagnosis of cellutitis has been made. What medicines should be prescribed?

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A 38 year old man presents with acute infection of skin in the leg. Diagnosis of cellutitis has been made. What medicines should be prescribed?

  1. Penicillin + Flucloxacillin
  2. Metronidazole + erythromycin
  3. Vancomycin + metronidazole
  4. Ceftriaxone + terbinafine
  5. Ceftriaxone + flucloxacillin
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waelhammad
2022-11-04
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The key is A. Penicillin + Flucloxacillin. [Cellulitis is usually caused by bacteria, such as staphylococci or streptococci that are commonly present on the skin. So Penicillin + Flucloxacillin should be given].

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