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Cellulitis can be promptly diagnosed with appropriate history and physical exam. Administration of antibiotic therapy will initiate resolution the condition in a 2-3 days. Differentials have to be thought of only when resolution is not seen. Non resolution can be even due to resistant strains of the bacterium involved. | Cellulitis can be promptly diagnosed with appropriate history and physical exam. Administration of antibiotic therapy will initiate resolution the condition in a 2-3 days. Differentials have to be thought of only when resolution is not seen. Non resolution can be even due to resistant strains of the bacterium involved. | ||
* Erysipelas is a skin infection similar to Cellulitis , but affecting superficial layers of the skin. It has well demarcated than cellulitis. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], “Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:” Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S.
Overview
Cellulitis results in activation of the body's inflammatory response mechanisms. When the immune system cannot respond adequately, it can spread systemically through the blood stream.
Differential Diagnosis
Cellulitis can be promptly diagnosed with appropriate history and physical exam. Administration of antibiotic therapy will initiate resolution the condition in a 2-3 days. Differentials have to be thought of only when resolution is not seen. Non resolution can be even due to resistant strains of the bacterium involved.
- Erysipelas is a skin infection similar to Cellulitis , but affecting superficial layers of the skin. It has well demarcated than cellulitis.