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DDx of skin infections |
- impetigo - scalded skin syndrome - cellulitis - erysipelas |
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DDx of a swollen leg |
- DVT - cellulitis - myositis - fasciitis - haematoma - muscle injury - compartment syndrome |
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Definition of cellulitis |
Bacterial infection of the skin and sbcutaneous tissue - most commonly affects the legs |
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Classical features of cellulitis |
- erythema - heat - swelling - pain - features of severe infection: fever, malaise, chills, lymphangitic spread, disproportionate pain |
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Investigations in cellulitis |
- leukocytosis - raised inflammatory markers - swab skin for organism |
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Predisposing causes of cellulitis |
- DM - PVD - HIV - chronic kidney disease - chronic liver disease - leg ulcer - skin break: entry point for infection - recent surgery - oedema |
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Causative agents in cellulitis |
- streptococci - staph aureus |
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Management of cellulitis |
- benzylpenicillin - flucloxacillin - clindamycin if penicillin allergy |
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Definition of impetigo |
A common, highly contagious, superficial bacterial skin infection caused by staph epidermis (bullous impetigo), staph aureus, or streptococci (non-bullous impetigo) |
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Definition of scalded skin syndrome |
An exfoliating condition that affects children, particularly neonates, caused by staph aureus |
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