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
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin