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*Deep Venous Thrombosis | *[[Deep Venous Thrombosis]] | ||
*Necrotizing Fasciitis | *[[Necrotizing Fasciitis]] | ||
*Osteomyelitis | *[[Osteomyelitis]] | ||
*Abscess | *[[Abscess]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 05:28, 21 March 2014
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
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
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli