Cellulitis Flashcards
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Cellulitis
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Bacterial infection of dermis and subcutaneous tissues
2
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Aetiology of cellulitis
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- venous insufficiency
- skin breaks
- lymphoedema
- type II diabetes
- obesity
3
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Main pathogens causing cellulitis
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- staph aureus
- strep pyogenes
- MRSA
4
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Clinical features of cellulitis
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- unilateral, shins
- diffuse erythema
- swelling/oedematous
- fever, malaise
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Signs of staph aureus cellulitis
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- bullae
- golden crust
6
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Cellulitis classification system
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ERON system
I - no systemic toxicity
II - systemically unwell/comorbidity
III - sig. systemic upset
IV - sepsis or necrotising fasciitis
7
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Eron classification system
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cellulitis
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Investigating/diagnosing cellulitis
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- clinical diagnosis
- bloods show raised CRP
9
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Cellulitis differentials
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- DVT
- varicose eczema
- erisypelas
- necrotising fasciitis
