cellulitis
TRANSCRIPT
CellulitisDiffuse inflammation of connective tissue with severe inflammation of
dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin.
Caused by:
•Streptococcus
•Staphylococcus
*Most common causes of cellulitis
Clinical Manisfestations
• Fever• Pain or tenderness in the area with the
rash or sore• Tight, glossy, “stretched” appearance of
the skin• Warmth of the area of redness• Skin sore or rash:
– Comes on suddenly– Grows quickly in the first 24 hours– Usually has sharp borders
• Hair loss at the site of infection• Joint stiffness caused by swelling of the
tissue over the joint• Nausea and Vomiting
Management
• Oral or Parenteral Antibiotics• Rest and Immobilization of both affected
area and child• Hot moist compress