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Cellulitis vs Erysipelas: Skin Infections Comparison

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What is the main difference between cellulitis and erysipelas?

The depth of skin inflammation (correct)

The types of bacteria causing the infection

The affected body parts

The severity of fever

How can one differentiate erysipelas from cellulitis based on the appearance of skin inflammation?

Erysipelas has less marginated erythema with elevated margins, while cellulitis has well-defined borders. (correct)

Both conditions exhibit similar skin discoloration patterns.

Erysipelas displays a clear boundary between inflamed and normal skin, unlike cellulitis.

Cellulitis shows raised margins around the inflamed area, while erysipelas has diffuse redness.

Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat cellulitis?

Ciprofloxacin

Amoxicillin (correct)

Gentamicin

Vancomycin

What distinguishes erysipelas from cellulitis in terms of fever?

<p>Cellulitis presents with high-grade fever, while erysipelas usually results in mild fever.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following cases would topical Gentamicin and Fucidic acid NOT be recommended?

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Cellulitis vs Erysipelas

Cellulitis is caused by Streptococcus (80-90%) and Staphylococcus (10-20%)
Erysipelas is a pure Streptococcus infection

Clinical Features of Cellulitis

Local signs of inflammation: warmth, swelling, tenderness
Typically affects the lower limbs, but can occur in any site
Skin inflammation occurs at a deeper level, involving subcutaneous tissue
Erythema is less marginated compared to erysipelas
Mild fever

Clinical Features of Erysipelas

Mostly affects the face
Elevated margins of erythema
High fever, sudden onset

Treatment of Cellulitis

Systemic penicillin (oral or IM) is the primary treatment
Ceftriaxone is used if allergic to penicillin
Penicillin is not given IV due to the risk of anaphylaxis
Topical Gentamicin and Fucidic acid can be used in addition to systemic treatment

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Learn about the differences between cellulitis and erysipelas skin infections, including their causes, clinical features, and affected areas. Understand how cellulitis is mainly caused by streptococcus or staph, while erysipelas is a pure strep infection.