Cellulitis Flashcards

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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

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What can cellulitis be caused by?

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Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus

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How is cellultis treated?

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  • 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
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