Cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is cellulitis?
What are its symptoms/characteristics?
A
An invasive infection of deeper subcutaneous tissues, characterised by inflammation without a clear demarcation line
2
Q
What can cellulitis be caused by?
A
Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus
3
Q
How is cellultis treated?
A
- Oral/IV antibiotics
Not penicillins because it might be staphylococcus aureus (Flucloxacillin is effective) - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
- Elevation
- Removal of dead tissue