Cellulitis

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)



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July 24th 2010