Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the key difference between cellulitis and erysipelas?
What is the key difference between cellulitis and erysipelas?
- Erysipelas is caused by methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA).
- Cellulitis has a sudden onset redness with well-demarcated borders.
- Cellulitis is a superficial form of skin infection.
- Erysipelas involves lymphatic channels and presents with poorly defined margins. (correct)
Which statement about cellulitis is FALSE?
Which statement about cellulitis is FALSE?
- Commonly occurs in head and neck in adults. (correct)
- Constitutional symptoms like fever and malaise may be present.
- Presence of red "streaking" in lymphatic channels is a characteristic feature.
- It is usually caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria.
What distinguishes erysipelas from cellulitis in terms of presentation?
What distinguishes erysipelas from cellulitis in terms of presentation?
- Cellulitis is more commonly associated with bullae, ulcers, and necrosis.
- Cellulitis primarily affects the face, hands, and lower legs.
- Erysipelas usually presents with a deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
- Erysipelas has a sudden onset redness with well-demarcated, elevated borders. (correct)
What is the most appropriate initial step in the treatment of cellulitis or erysipelas?
What is the most appropriate initial step in the treatment of cellulitis or erysipelas?
When should methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection be suspected?
When should methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infection be suspected?
What is the characteristic feature of erysipelas that distinguishes it from cellulitis?
What is the characteristic feature of erysipelas that distinguishes it from cellulitis?
What is the recommended action if a patient with lower extremity infection shows no improvement after 24 hours?
What is the recommended action if a patient with lower extremity infection shows no improvement after 24 hours?
When should outpatient oral antibiotic treatment be initiated?
When should outpatient oral antibiotic treatment be initiated?
In which scenario would referral to the hospital be necessary for a patient with a wound?
In which scenario would referral to the hospital be necessary for a patient with a wound?
What are the criteria for outpatient oral antibiotic treatment to be considered in a patient?
What are the criteria for outpatient oral antibiotic treatment to be considered in a patient?
What postexposure tetanus prophylaxis should be given to patients aged 7 years and above with contaminated wounds?
What postexposure tetanus prophylaxis should be given to patients aged 7 years and above with contaminated wounds?
