Skin - Diabetic Foot Infection

Question 1

What is considered a mild diabetic foot infection?

Answer 1

Ulcer that is less than 2cm

Question 2

What is considered a moderate or severe diabetic foot infection?

Answer 2

Presence of abscess or osteomyelitis

Question 3

First line treatment for mild diabetic foot infection

Answer 3

Flucloxacillin

Question 4

Second line treatment for mild diabetic foot infection

Answer 4

Either:
i) Clarithromycin
ii) Erythromycin
iii) Doxycycline

Question 5

First line treatment for moderate to severe diabetic foot infection

Answer 5

Flucloxacillin OR Co-amoxiclav +/- gentamicin

Question 6

Second line treatment for moderate to severe diabetic foot infection

Answer 6

Co-trimoxazole +/- gentamicin