Cellulitis is an acute spreading inflammatory skin condition caused by bacterial infection. The condition is characterized by pain, swelling, warmth, and erythema while dermis and subcutaneous fat are affected. If untreated, the condition ultimately becomes life-threatening . As per the epidemiological data, the disease led to ~17000 deaths worldwide in 2015.
Hence, proper and timely management is e ssential to improve the prognosis. The attached guidance covers the management of Cellulitis Management Basically, the guidelines focused on: Acute and recurrent cellulitis, drug interactions and recommendations for cellulitis treatment in children with lymphoedema. Acute Cellulitis The patient should be hospitalized only if the following (one or more) conditions are met: Septicemia Deteriorating signs Management processes: To assess the severity, the date should be marked at the edge of…
