Cellulitis

Question 1

cellulitis

Answer 1

• unspecific inflammatory condition
• infection –> inflm
• affects deeper layers of dermis & subcu layer

Question 2

infection by what microbe

Answer 2

bacteria:
- Beta hemolytic strep
- Staphylococcus aureus

Question 3

risk factors

Answer 3

• compromised skin (ulcers, wounds, incisions, etc.)
• compromised defences (ex. HIV/AIDS)
• elderly

Question 4

what area specifically targeted

Answer 4

• legs
• hands
• pinna of ear

Question 5

how does athlete’s foot cause cellulitis

Answer 5

bacteria enters the wound, advances up the legs, and causes cellulitis in the thighs

it invades dermis & goes into subcu later (into lymph vessels & spreads systematically)

Question 6

cmplx

Answer 6

• recurrence (esp in elderly)
• lymphangitis
• gangrene
• sepsis

Question 7

lymphangitis

Answer 7

inflm of lymph vessels as bacteria advances through them and spreads

Question 8

gangrene

Answer 8

extensive necrosis

- amputations may be necessary (DM pts high risk of this cmplx)

Question 9

sepsis

Answer 9

life-threatening systemic inflm

Question 10

mnfts

Answer 10

• changes on skin superficially
• erythema
• warmth
• edema
• fever
• pain

Question 11

Tx

Answer 11

mild:
- oral Abx

severe:
- hospitalized
- IV Abx (7-14 days)