Guidelines
Duration

Duration

Note

Antibiotics can be discontinued once signs/symptoms of infection have resolved (note not until wound has healed)

Mild

1-2 weeks

Moderate

1-3 weeks

Severe

Depends on debridement (2-4 weeks)

No residual infection (complete amputation): 2-5 days

Residual infection (soft tissue, not bone): 1-3 weeks

If infected or necrotic bone still exists: 4-6 weeks