Cellulitis

Question 1

What is the definition of cellulitis?

Answer 1

Bacterial infection of the inner layers ( dermis and subcutaneous fats) of the skin. Tends to spread

Question 2

What are the common bacterial that causes cellulitis?

Answer 2

Streptococci, staphylococcus Aureus

Question 3

What are the factors for skin breakdown?

Answer 3

1) insect/ animal bite
2) tattoos
3) Rashes, eczema
4) recent surgery
5) athlete’s foot
6) injection/ IV
7) Pregnancy
8) DM ( compromised immunity)
9) Burns/ boils

Question 4

Explain the Pathophysiology of cellulitis

Answer 4

1) bacteria enters through skin
2) bacteria spread rapidly in deep layers of skin
3) spread via entering lymph nodes and blood stream.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of purulent cellulitis?

Answer 5

It is associated with drainage/ exudate.
Drainable abscess may not be present

Question 6

What is an abscess?

Answer 6

Canty filled with pus resulting from bacterial infection.
May or may not have cellulitis