Cellulitis

Key points

• Cellulitis is a term used to describe an inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, typically due to infection by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylcoccus aureus. Features
• commonly occurs on the shins
• erythema, pain, swelling
• there may be some associated systemic upset such as fever Criteria for admission NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries recommend we use the Eron classification to guide how we manage patients with cellulitis: Class Features I There…
• Has Eron Class III or Class IV cellulitis.