Syndrome:  Cellulitis, mild

Primary Therapy(s):

  • Dicloxacillin 500 mg po qid
  • Cephalexin 500 mg po qid

Alternate Therapy(s):

  • Clindamycin

Comments:

  • Beta streptococci are the typical cause of this syndrome.
  • Suspect MRSA if purulent skin disease is present - see MRSA algorithms.



Guideline Index         Guideline Table  

2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin