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==Foot infection== | |||
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*{{AntibioticDose|drug=Levofloxacin|dose=Uncomplicated; 500mg PO/IV q24h x 7-10 days; Complicated; 750mg PO/IV q24h x 7-14 days|context=Skin infection|disease=Skin and soft tissue infections|population=Adult}} | |||
*{{AntibioticDose|drug=Cefpodoxime|dose=400mg q 12 h for 14 days|context=Skin and soft tissue infection|disease=Skin and soft tissue infections|population=Adult}} | |||
*{{AntibioticDose|drug=Dicloxacillin|dose=125-500mg PO q6h (1h before or 2h after meals)|context=Skin infections, staphylococcal|disease=Skin and soft tissue infections|population=Adult}} | |||
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*{{AntibioticDose|drug=Ampicillin/Sulbactam|dose=200mg ampicillin/kg/day IM/IV divided q6 hours|context=SSTI|disease=Skin and soft tissue infections|population=Pediatric}} | |||
*{{AntibioticDose|drug=Dicloxacillin|dose=<40 kg: 12.5-25mg/kg/day PO divided q6h; >40kg: 125-500mg PO q6h|context=Skin infections, staphylococcal|disease=Skin and soft tissue infections|population=Pediatric}} | |||
Latest revision as of 09:38, 22 March 2026
General infections
Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
- Cellulitis
- Erysipelas
- Lymphangitis
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Skin abscess
- Necrotizing soft tissue infections
- Mycobacterium marinum
Look-A-Likes
- Sporotrichosis
- Osteomyelitis
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Pyomyositis
- Purple glove syndrome
- Tuberculosis (tuberculous inflammation of the skin)
Foot infection
Foot infection
Skin and Soft Tissue
- Cellulitis
- Erysipelas
- Abscess
- Puncture wound infection
- Paronychia
- Ingrown toenail (infected)
- Tinea pedis
- Infected wound / diabetic foot ulcer
Deep Tissue / Limb-Threatening
Bone and Joint
Look A-Likes
- Gout
- Pseudogout
- Charcot foot
- Peripheral artery disease
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Venous stasis dermatitis
- Sporotrichosis
- Contact dermatitis
- Calciphylaxis
- Lymphedema
- Erythema nodosum
- Stress fracture
- Reactive arthritis
References
Management
Antibiotic Dosing
Adult
- Levofloxacin Uncomplicated; 500mg PO/IV q24h x 7-10 days; Complicated; 750mg PO/IV q24h x 7-14 days
- Cefpodoxime 400mg q 12 h for 14 days
- Dicloxacillin 125-500mg PO q6h (1h before or 2h after meals)
Pediatric
- Ampicillin/Sulbactam 200mg ampicillin/kg/day IM/IV divided q6 hours
- Dicloxacillin <40 kg: 12.5-25mg/kg/day PO divided q6h; >40kg: 125-500mg PO q6h