Module 9 Part 2 Cellulitis – Mild

Question 1

What are the probable organisms causing mild cellulitis?

Answer 1

Staphylococcus aureus and Group A Streptococcus.

Question 2

What is the first-line treatment for mild cellulitis?

Answer 2

Cephalexin at 500 mg QID for adults and 50-100 mg/kg/day divided q6h for children.

Question 3

What is the second-line treatment for mild cellulitis?

Answer 3

Cloxacillin at 500 mg QID for adults and 50 mg/kg/day divided q6h for children.

Question 4

What is the third-line treatment for mild cellulitis?

Answer 4

Doxycycline at 100 mg BID for children > 8 years of age. TMP/SMX (2 tabs BID-QID) for adults and 8-12 mg/kg/day TMP component divided q12h for children.

Question 5

When should empiric coverage for community-acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus (CA-MRSA) be considered in mild cellulitis cases?

Answer 5

It should be considered in areas where MRSA is common or in patients with certain risk factors.

Question 6

What is the recommended treatment duration for mild cellulitis?

Answer 6

A treatment duration of 5 days is typically considered.