AAFP Board Review Wrongs Flashcards
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Q
What is the best abx treatment for a diabetic foot ulcer and why?
A
Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) and vancomycin (Vancocyn)
foot ulcers, including MRSA. These cover the bacteria in moderate to severe diabetic Moderate to severe diabetic foot ulcers are often polymicrobial and can include gram-positive
cocci, gram-negative bacilli, and anaerobic pathogens.
