Cellulitis


(Erysipelas)

  • Infection of skin and subcutaneous tissues by Streptococcus pyogenes

  • Frequent predisposing factor is oedema / stasis ulcers

  • area erythematous, hot, swollen

  • patient pyrexial, feels unwell

Treatment

  • parenteral penicillin +/- debridement

 

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