Cellulitis

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What are the common symptoms of cellulitis?

Local swelling, erythema, and pain

What is the most common cause of cellulitis in the US?

Group A strep

What are the treatment options for cellulitis without purulent drainage or abscess?

Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Doxycycline, Bactrim, Vancomycin

What are the risk factors for MRSA infection?

<p>Health care exposure, recent hospitalization, resident in long-term care facility, recent surgery, hemodialysis, HIV infection, injection drug use, homelessness, men having sex with men, antibiotic use within prior 6 months, close contact with MRSA, environmental factors, military service, incarceration, living in crowded conditions, schools or communities with high colonization rate, attending or working in childcare centers, playing contact sports or sharing sports equipment, sharing needles, razors, or other sharp objects</p> Signup and view all the answers