Cellulitis - Moderate

Important: Notes

Bilateral lower limb cellulitis is uncommon - consider other causes of soft tissue changes e.g. venous eczema before prescribing antibiotics

Mark area and review regularly.

Exclude signs of systemic infection and abscess formation.

Send swabs for culture. Even if no break in skin a firm swab of most cellulitic area may yield pathogen to guide management.

Treatment duration:5-7 days