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*H.flu is most common cause in the orbit. | *H.flu is most common cause in the orbit. | ||
==DDx== | |||
*Deep Venous Thrombosis | |||
*Necrotizing Fasciitis | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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** | **Vancomycin, Clindamycin or TMP-SMZ plus a Beta Lactam. | ||
* | *Mild cases or following initial parenteral therapy | ||
** | **Dicloxacillin or cephalexin | ||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 6 November 2013
Background
- Acute non-purulent spreading infection of the subcutanous tissue, causing overlying skin inflammation
- Most often caused by strep, staph, MRSA
- H.flu is most common cause in the orbit.
DDx
- Deep Venous Thrombosis
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
Diagnosis
- Often accompanied by fever, chills, malaise, HA, vomiting
- Rash
- Local redness, heat, swelling
- Warm tender indistinct margins. Pyrexia may signify systemic spread
Treatment
- For MRSA
- Vancomycin, Clindamycin or TMP-SMZ plus a Beta Lactam.
- Mild cases or following initial parenteral therapy
- Dicloxacillin or cephalexin
Source
- Tintinalli