Cellulitis and erysipelas Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 66-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for evaluation of a painful rash over the right lower extremity that has been present for the past three days. The patient that has not had fevers or chills, and the rash has not progressed. Past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), blood pressure is 135/70 mmHg, pulse is 89/min, respiratory rate is 14/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On physical examination, the lesion is warm, erythematous, and has raised borders. Skin findings are shown in the image below. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

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Order wound cultures

Administer oral cephalexin

Reassess with outpatient follow-up in 24 hours

Administer intravenous cefazolin

Order blood cultures