Randomized Controlled Trial of Short Course Intravenous Therapy for Cellulitis and Erysipelas of the Lower Limb (Switch): Study Protocol and Pilot Trial Results

Deborah N Friedman^1*, Pollard James^1,2, Huffam Sarah¹, Walton Aaron L¹, O’Brien Daniel P¹, Cowan Raquel U¹, Lim Karen¹, Lane Stephen E³, Sarah Alana J⁴, Chambers Jo, Gay Caroline L⁴, Simpson Paul E, Hughes Andrew J⁴ and Athan Eugene¹

¹Department of Infectious Diseases, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia, E-mail: Deborahf@barwonhealth.org.au

²Hospital in the Home Service, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia, E-mail: Deborahf@barwonhealth.org.au

³Biostatistics Unit, Clinical trial unit, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia, E-mail: Deborahf@barwonhealth.org.au

⁴Department of Medicine, Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia, E-mail: Deborahf@barwonhealth.org.au

^*Corresponding Author: Dr. Deborah N Friedman, MBBS, and Infectious Diseases Physician and Infectious Diseases Physician, Barwon Health, Geelong, VIC, Australia, Tel: (03) 42152033 Email: