Cellulitis natural history, complications and prognosis
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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.
Natural history
Cuts and wounds of the skin are the most common means of contracting cellulitis. Other conditions may also lead to the condition. Staph.aureus and Group A Streptococci are the most common microbes causing infection. When they invade skin they release toxins which cause local erythema, pain and induration. With a course of oral antibiotics it resolves.[1] Cellulitis spreads fairly fast with no treatment and can lead to multiple complications which can be very serious threat.
Complications
- Blood infection (sepsis)
- Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
- Inflammation of the lymph vessels (lymphangitis)
- Inflammation of the heart (endocarditis)
- Meningitis
- Shock
- Tissue death (gangrene)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2], “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.
Prognosis
Cellulitis is not a self limiting condition. It has to be treated with antibiotics.
References
- ↑ Bailey E, Kroshinsky D (2011). "Cellulitis: diagnosis and management". Dermatol Ther. 24 (2): 229–39. doi:10.1111/j.1529-8019.2011.01398.x. PMID 21410612.