This protocol applies to patients diagnosed with erysipeloid who have no known intolerance to penicillin. The absence of penicillin intolerance is the key clinical factor that determines which first-line treatment pathway is appropriate.
For patients without penicillin intolerance, first-line management of erysipeloid involves an oral penicillin-class antibiotic. The structured protocol specifies the agent options, the dosing schedule, and the recommended course duration.
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciu296
Penicillin (500 mg qid) or amoxicillin (500 mg 3 times daily [tid]) for 7–10 days is recommended for treatment of erysipeloid (strong, high).
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