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Craig G Gunderson1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Veteran's Administration Health Care System, West Haven, CT 06516, USA. craig.gunderson@va.gov

The American Journal of Medicine
|October 22, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Cellulitis, a common skin infection, is increasingly caused by community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This review covers cellulitis features, differentiating it from severe infections, and suggests updated antibiotic treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Cellulitis is a frequent medical diagnosis.
  • Community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is a growing cause of skin and soft tissue infections.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the definition, etiology, and clinical presentation of cellulitis.
  • To emphasize the critical distinction between cellulitis and necrotizing soft tissue infections.
  • To provide updated empiric antimicrobial recommendations for cellulitis management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of cellulitis and skin/soft tissue infections.
  • Analysis of clinical features and etiological factors.
  • Synthesis of current antimicrobial treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Increasing prevalence of CA-MRSA as an etiology for cellulitis.
  • Key clinical features to differentiate cellulitis from necrotizing infections.
  • Updated empiric antimicrobial strategies based on current evidence and guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt and accurate diagnosis of cellulitis is essential.
  • Distinguishing cellulitis from necrotizing infections impacts patient outcomes.
  • Adherence to updated Infectious Disease Society of America guidelines ensures optimal empiric antimicrobial therapy.