has a relapsing skin abscess that has been present > 1 month. A culture eventually grows Actinomyces spp.
Which drug is first line for treatment of Actinomycosis?
Penicillin
Explanation: Penicillin is considered the drug of choice to treat Actinomycosis π Alternative agents which may be considered: -tetracyclines -clindamycin -macrolides -linezolid -vancomycinPatients often require LONG durations of therapy (e.g. 6-12 months ποΈ) to achieve clinical cure without relapse.