Diagnosis and management of cellulitis

Clin Med (Lond). 2018 Mar;18(2):160-163. doi: 10.7861/clinmedicine.18-2-160.

Abstract

Cellulitis is a frequently encountered condition, but remains a challenging clinical entity. Under and overtreatment with antimicrobials frequently occurs and mimics cloud the diagnosis. Typical presentation, microbiology and management approaches are discussed.

Keywords: OPAT; antibiotics; cellulitis; infection.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Cellulitis* / diagnosis
  • Cellulitis* / drug therapy
  • Cellulitis* / epidemiology
  • Cellulitis* / physiopathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents