A 55-year-old man with no significant medical history presents with a rash on his right thigh that began 2 weeks ago and has worsened since then.Physical examination reveals an area of skin erythema and edema that is warm to the touch. The lesion does not have distinctive margins, but it does have a small area of purulent drainage. Which of the following is the best initial treatment option for this patient? A. Intravenous ceftriaxone (Rocephin) B. Mupirocin (Bactroban) c. Oral acyclovir (Zovirax) D. Oral clindamycin (Cleocin)
[Solved]: A 55-year-old man with no significant medical…
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