Cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
cellulitis
A
- unspecific inflammatory condition
- infection –> inflm
- affects deeper layers of dermis & subcu layer
2
Q
infection by what microbe
A
bacteria:
- Beta hemolytic strep
- Staphylococcus aureus
3
Q
risk factors
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- compromised skin (ulcers, wounds, incisions, etc.)
- compromised defences (ex. HIV/AIDS)
- elderly
4
Q
what area specifically targeted
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- legs
- hands
- pinna of ear
5
Q
how does athlete’s foot cause cellulitis
A
bacteria enters the wound, advances up the legs, and causes cellulitis in the thighs
it invades dermis & goes into subcu later (into lymph vessels & spreads systematically)
6
Q
cmplx
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- recurrence (esp in elderly)
- lymphangitis
- gangrene
- sepsis
7
Q
lymphangitis
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inflm of lymph vessels as bacteria advances through them and spreads
8
Q
gangrene
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extensive necrosis
- amputations may be necessary (DM pts high risk of this cmplx)
9
Q
sepsis
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life-threatening systemic inflm
10
Q
mnfts
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- changes on skin superficially
- erythema
- warmth
- edema
- fever
- pain
11
Q
Tx
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mild:
- oral Abx
severe:
- hospitalized
- IV Abx (7-14 days)
