Diabetic Foot Infection Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
Q
Bacteria involved in localized diabetic foot infections?
A
S. aureus
Proteus sp.
E. coli
B. fragilis
3
Q
First line therapy for DFI (localized)?
A
- amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
- cephalexin
- SMX/TMP
if mild = 7 days duration
if severe = 21 days duration
4
Q
Alternate tx for localized DFI if penicillin allergy?
A
clindamycin or doxycycline.
5
Q
1st line for osteomyelitis (bone involvement)
A
ceftriaxone
alternative: levofloxacin sequential tx
6
Q
duration of therapy for osteomyelitis?
A
6 weeks - guided by ESR, CRP and radiographic tests
7
Q
Empiric therapy for osteomyelitis would cover which organisms?
A
S. aureus
B. hemolytic Strep
MRSA
=Cloxacillin covers against s. aureus and strep
8
Q
initial tx for kingella kingae (susceptible to most B lactams)
A
cefazolin
