Infectious Skin Diseases - Impetigo - F, F, C
7 important questions on Infectious Skin Diseases - Impetigo - F, F, C
What is the first-line treatment for folliculitis?
- Topical clindamycin/erythromycin bid
- Antibiotic wash (e.g. chlorhexidine) bid
What is the first-line treatment for furunculosis/carbunculosis?
- Incision and drainage
- Dicloxacillin
- Amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid; cephalexin
- Clavulanic acid; warm compresses
What is the dosing for dicloxacillin in furunculosis/carbunculosis treatment?
- 250-500 mg PO qid for 5-7 days
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What is the dosing for amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid in furunculosis/carbunculosis?
- 25 mg/kg PO tid; 250-500 mg PO qid for 10 days
What is the second-line treatment for MRSA in folliculitis?
- Doxycycline (2-8 weeks depending on severity)
- Vancomycin
What is the dosing for doxycycline in MRSA treatment?
- 100 mg PO bid (2-8 weeks depending on severity)
What is the dosing for vancomycin in MRSA treatment?
- 1-2 g IV daily in divided doses for 7 days
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