Cellulitis

Question 1

What are the 2 bacteria that classically cause cellulitis?

Answer 1

1. Streptococcus pyogenes
2. Staphylcoccus aureus

Question 2

What is the first line treatment for mild/moderate cellulitis?

(Include the penicillin allergic option)

Answer 2

Flucloxacillin

Penicillin allergic: Clarithromycin or Clindamycin

Question 3

If a patient fails to respond to first line treatment, what can be used second line?

Answer 3

Oral Clindamycin

Question 4

What is the first line treatment for severe cellulitis?

Answer 4

IV Flucoxacillin + Benzylpenicillin