cellulitis_erysipelas%20(pediatric)
CELLULITIS/ERYSIPELAS (PEDIATRIC)
Treatment Guideline Chart
Cellulitis is an acute spreading skin infection that may go deep, involving the subcutaneous tissues.
It typically occurs in areas where the skin integrity has been compromised.
May result from blood-borne spread of infection to the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
It is commonly caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus in adults and Haemophilus influenzae type B in patients <3 year of age.

Cellulitis_erysipelas%20(pediatric) Management

Prevention

  • Predisposing factors should be identified and treated
  • Prophylaxis may be helpful in reducing recurrent skin infections
    • Consider serologic test results and antibiotic history when choosing antibiotic agent 
    • Staphylococcal infection: Oral Clindamycin
    • Beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection: Penicillin or Erythromycin for 4-52 weeks or Benzathine Penicillin intramuscular (IM) injections every 2-4 weeks
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