Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2719052 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Cellulitis is a common condition seen by physicians. Over the past decade, skin and soft tissue infections from community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus have become increasingly common. In this article, the definition, etiology, and clinical features of cellulitis are reviewed, and the importance of differentiating cellulitis from necrotizing soft tissue infections is emphasized. Empiric antimicrobial recommendations are suggested, including the most recent recommendations from the Infectious Disease Society of America.
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Authors
Craig G. Gunderson,