Cellulitis

Question 1

What is cellulitis?

Answer 1

• Severe inflammation of dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin

Question 2

What are the pathogens of cellulitis?

Answer 2

• Streptococcus pyogenes - group A
• Staphylococcus aureus - gram + cocci, clusters
• Microbiota of the respiratory tract and skin
• Haemophilus influenza type B

Question 3

Who is risk of cellulitis?

Answer 3

• Children
• Elderly
• Immunocompromised
• Breaks in skin

Question 4

How is cellulitis spread?

Answer 4

• Microbiota

Question 5

What are the tests for cellulitis?

Answer 5

• FBC
• Blood culture
• CRP levels

Question 6

What are the symptoms of cellulitis?

Answer 6

• Tumour
• Rubor
• Dolor
• Shiny skin
• Oedema
• Heat
• Loss of sensation

Question 7

What is the treatment for cellulitis?

Answer 7

• Antibiotics - flucloxacillin, amoxicillin

Question 8

What are the complications of cellulitis?

Answer 8

• Anaerobic - necrosis

* Necrotising fasciitis