Cellulitis Flashcards

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Cellulitis

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SPREAD

subcutaneous infection
portal entry Isi usually obvious (leg/wound)
red tender swelling
group A streptococci 
defined edge of spreading

ddx: erysipelas

admission to hospital
systemic infection
IV flucloxacillin (clarithromycin)
fluids 
paracetemol (analgesia)
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