18.1.6
Cellulitis
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 18, Skin Conditions.
Clinical Description
Bacterial infection involving the dermis with or without extension to subcutaneous fat, muscles or bones. Predisposing factors include diabetes mellitus, lymphedema, alcoholism, intravenous drug abuse, peripheral vascular disease.
Cause: As in impetigo
Signs and Symptoms
- As under erysipelas but the affected area is less well defined
Investigations
- As under impetigo
Treatment
- As under erysipelas
- Refer if not improving or recurrent
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