RT Book, Section
A1 Pearson, David R.
A1 J. Margolis, David
A2 Kang, Sewon
A2 Amagai, Masayuki
A2 Bruckner, Anna L.
A2 Enk, Alexander H.
A2 Margolis, David J.
A2 McMichael, Amy J.
A2 Orringer, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1161351453
T1 Cellulitis and Erysipelas
T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071837798
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161351453
RD 2022/05/27
AB AT-A-GLANCECommon  infection  of  the  deep  dermis  and  subcutaneous  tissue  most  often  caused  by  streptococcal  and  staphylococcal  species,  resulting  in  erythema,  swelling,  warmth,  and  pain  of  the  affected  site.Unilateral  lower-extremity  involvement  is  typical  and  systemic  symptoms  are  usually  absent.Important  local  risk  factors  include  compromise  of  the  skin  barrier  or  underlying  lymphovascular  system.Diagnosis  is  most  often  made  clinically  because  of  frequently  equivocal  or  negative  workups.Treatment  consists  of  antibiotics,  but  multiple  recurrences  may  be  observed.Common  variants:Erysipelas:  sharply  demarcated,  bright  red,  edematous  plaques  resulting  from  superficial  lymphatic  infiltration.Purulent  cellulitis:  localized  pustules  or  abscesses  associated  with  cellulitis.