Soft tissue infections

Question 1

cellulitis

Answer 1

Bacteria breaches the skin barrier and results in infection

erythema
edema
Warmth
Potential fevers, chills enlarged lymph nodes and malaise

Question 2

Abscess

Answer 2

Collection of pus within the dermis or subcutaneous space

Question 3

Predisposing factors for the soft tissue infections

Answer 3

skin barrier disruption due to trauma
Skin inflammation
Edema due to impaired lymphatic drainage
Edema due to Venus insufficiency
Obesity
Malnutrition
Immuno suppression
Prior softness vein harvesting for bypass grafting
Close contact with MRSA