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07-07-2008, 05:48 AM
after diagnosis of cellulits next step-?
1)aspirate for culture
2)give antibiotcs
3)surgical drainage
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07-07-2008, 05:49 AM
antibiotics iv
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07-07-2008, 07:51 AM
if abscess drain,or aspirate for culture ,mean while gve anti bio's.
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07-07-2008, 07:52 AM
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07-07-2008, 08:15 AM
ok guys time to ans

its iv antibiotics!!!
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07-07-2008, 11:30 AM
which antibiotics are empericallry used to treat this above diease, so called cellulitis??
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07-07-2008, 02:43 PM
Two organisms are responsible for most cases of cellulitis which are, Group A Strep and Staph aureus. Of the two Strep is the most common and presents with raised borders where as Staph presents with furucles, carbuncles, abcesses etc. With that in mind, depending on your physical exam findings, you'd either choose an IV cephalosporin or IV Vancomycin.
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