Cellulitis / skin and soft-tissue infection (SSTI)
- Nonpurulent cellulitis → target streptococci
- Abscess → incision/drainage is primary therapy
- Add MRSA coverage for purulent/high-risk disease
- Severe systemic illness → IV broad therapy
- Elevation + edema management help recovery
- Recurrent cellulitis → address tinea/lymphedema
- Necrotizing concern → immediate surgery
Use at a glance
- Nonpurulent cellulitis → target streptococci
Treatment options
- Necrotizing concern → immediate surgery
Practical pearls
- Recurrent cellulitis → address tinea/lymphedema
Other treatment options
- Abscess → incision/drainage is primary therapy
- Severe systemic illness → IV broad therapy
- Elevation + edema management help recovery
Other practical pearls
- Add MRSA coverage for purulent/high-risk disease
Self-check
- What is primary treatment for a skin abscess?
Incision and drainage.
- What is required if necrotizing infection is suspected?
Immediate surgery.
Drugs used for this (2)
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