Cellulitis

• Facts:
  Inflammation of skin which may extend into deeper tissues
  MCC are S. aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococci
• History / PE:
  Erythematous, warm, tender, poorly demarcated swelling
  High grade fever, chills, confusion (systemic signs)
  
• Treatment:
  Oral dicloxacillin (mild cellulitis)
  IV nafcillin (systemic signs present)
  Vancomycin (in areas of highly prevalent MRSA)
• Differential Diagnosis:
  Erysipelas (superficial dermis, well demarcated)