Syndrome:  Cellulitis, severe

Primary Therapy(s):

  • Cefazolin 2 gm IV q8 hr
  • Nafcillin 2 gm IV q 4-6 hr

Alternate Therapy(s):

  • Clindamycin
  • Vancomycin

Comments:

  • These patients may require hospitalization.
  • If MRSA is suspected, see MRSA algorithm.



Guideline Index         Guideline Table  

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