Shorter vs standard antibiotics for erysipelas
Part of Infections, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares a short course of amoxicillin (5 days) to the standard longer course (10 days) for erysipelas, a skin infection of the lower legs. It aims to see if the shorter treatment works just as well, with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have signs of a skin infection on your lower leg (like redness, swelling, heat, or pain) that started within the last 5 days
- You have had chills, a feverish feeling, or a measured fever of at least 100.4°F (38°C) in the last 5 days
- Your infection is moderate to severe based on how much swelling, redness, and pain you have
- You have not had erysipelas in the past year, and you do not have blisters, purple spots, dead skin, or a crackling feeling under the skin
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have certain health conditions like active hepatitis, kidney failure, or a weakened immune system
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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