Cellulitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is cellulitis
A
bacterial causing inflammation of the deeper dermis and subq layer
2
Q
what are the two bacterial microbes involved
A
strep pyogenes
staph aureus
3
Q
describe strep pyogenes
A
small in number
aerobes
in URT eg: throat and skin infections
4
Q
describe staph aureus
A
small in number
normal flora of the skin and sometimes nasals
5
Q
Risk factors for cellulitis
A
compromised skin
age (degenerative changes)
immunocompromised
6
Q
Manifestations of cellulitis
A
Erythema warmth edema pain fever
7
Q
Complications
A
recurrences
lymphangitis (inflammation of lymphatic vessels)
gangrene - amputuation
sepsis
8
Q
Treatment
A
mild AB
sever: IV AB (7-14 days)
