Cellulitis
A spreading inflammation of connective tissues due to group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus
Usually affects the skin on the lower legs,
other areas: can occur in the face, arms and other areas. Accompanied by inflammation of the draining lymphatics (lymphangitis) and the draining lymph nodes (lymphadenitis). There may also be associated septicaemia.
Treatment:
- Immobilisation with elevation.
- Drainage of any residual but recurrence is common.
- Antibiotic therapy as cefazolin, cefuroxime, ceftriaxone, nafcillin, or amoxycillin. Clindamycin or vancomycin in allergic patients
