An Algorithm for the Management of Acute Bacterial Cellulitis
Acute bacterial cellulitis is a common infection seen by family physicians; it is usually caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci and/or Staphylococcus aureus. Cellulitis following bite wound injuries from animals and humans requires antibiotics directed at the mouth microflora characteristic of the b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2000-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2000/919543 |
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| Summary: | Acute bacterial cellulitis is a common infection seen by family physicians; it is usually caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci
and/or Staphylococcus aureus. Cellulitis following bite wound injuries from animals and humans requires
antibiotics directed at the mouth microflora characteristic of the biting animal. Depending on the severity and the rapidity
of the progression of the infection, as well as patient compliance with oral therapy, intravenous antibiotics may be required
for treatment, and this may often be accomplished with an outpatient administration program. In addition to
intravenous and subsequent oral step-down antibiotic therapy, special attention needs to be applied to reducing or eliminating
predisposing factors such as pre-existent edema and local fungi, or other forms of dermatitis. With effective antibiotic
therapy, the erythema generated by acute cellulitis may resolve quickly or slowly, but usually does so
progressively. Patients with persistent skin inflammation and swelling must be examined carefully for subcutaneous
abscess formation. |
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| ISSN: | 1180-2332 |