Guidelines
Cellulitis

Cellulitis

Routine Practices

If Staphyloccus aureus (MSSA), patient should be managed on Contact precautions if the access/wound cannot be contained by a dressing or until draining ceases.

Erythema, warmth, and pain at a localized area of the skin

Common Pathogens

Duration of Therapy

Uncomplicated non-purulent cellulitis: 5 days

More Information

Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Jul 15;59(2):147-59. Available Here