Breakdown in normal skin barriers almost always precedes this infection.
Preexisting venous stasis alone may predispose to cellulitis.
Area of involvement denoted by spread...
If abscess present, incision and drainage requir...
Early identification is important.
If infection considered contagious, must not participate in contact or collision sports
MRSA becoming more prevalent in locker rooms as w...
Benjamin HJ, Nikore V, Takagishi J. Practical management: community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA): the latest sports epidemic. Clin J Sport Med. ...
Admit patients for parenteral antibiotics if they have severe cellulitis or worsen despite oral antibiotics.
If patient has uncomplicated cellulitis without MRSA risk factors, addition ...
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