Cellulitis

Question 1

most common causative organisms for cellulitis ?

Answer 1

staphylococcus aureus

streptococcus pyogenes

Question 2

1st line treatment for mild cellulitis ?

Answer 2

flucloxacillin
(eron classification I = oral, II-IV = IV)

clarithromycin or erythromycin if penicillin allergic and pregnant

Question 3

1st line treatment for moderate/severe cellulitis ?

Answer 3

co-amoxiclav or ceftriaxone

Question 4

what classification is sued for determining treatment for cellulitis ?

Answer 4

eron classification

1 - no systemic upset
II - systemic upset or co-morbidities
III - significant systemic upset or unstable co-morbidities or limb-threatening infection
IV - sepsis or nectrotising fasciitis

Question 5

criteria for admission for cellulitis ?

Answer 5

Eron classification III or IV 
< 1 yr or frail 
immunosuppressed
severe or rapidly deteriorating 
septicaemia suspected 
significant lymphedema 
facial cellulitis