Cellulitis
Cellulitis
erysipelas (beta haemolytic strep)
impetigo (usually staph, occasional beta haemolytic strep)
Perianal (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci)
Ex
Palpate for crepitus in skin ?gas locules
Rx
Flucloxacillin
Vancomycin for MRSA
Not improving with fluclox
Try clindamycin for toxin
Eye
Check teeth!
Periorbital aka preseptal
Orbital aka post septal
Ix CT orbit and facial bones
Sinusitis
Complicated by extradural abscess
Look for venous sinus thrombosis
erysipelas (beta haemolytic strep)
impetigo (usually staph, occasional beta haemolytic strep)
Perianal (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci)
- Pain on defecation, itch,
- usually post skin or throat infection
Ex
Palpate for crepitus in skin ?gas locules
Rx
Flucloxacillin
Vancomycin for MRSA
Not improving with fluclox
Try clindamycin for toxin
Eye
Check teeth!
Periorbital aka preseptal
Orbital aka post septal
Ix CT orbit and facial bones
Sinusitis
Complicated by extradural abscess
Look for venous sinus thrombosis