CELLULITIS AND IT’S MANAGEMENT - A REVIEW

Glitty Johny*, Rosmin Jacob and K. Krishnakumar

ABSTRACT

Cellulitis is a common skin and subcutaneous tissue infection. Cellulitis is an acute spreading pyrogenic inflammation of the dermis, epidermis and superficial fascia. The number of hospitalizations due to cellulitis is substantially increased in the last few years. The majority of cellulitis cases are caused by staphylococcus aureus and β-hemolytic streptococci. The diagnosis based on clinical manifestations and culture & sensitivity test help to proper treatment of cellulitis. The treatment is done by using antimicrobial agents according to CREST guidelines. In recurrent cases a prophylaxis methods are used. This review aims to help the healthcare professionals for the treatment of cellulitis using the appropriate antibiotics. It help to decrease the antibiotic resistance and better management of cellulitis patients.

Keywords: Cellulitis, Risk factors, CREST guidelines, Antibiotics.