Cellulitis

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Deeper than impetigo
Infection of deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue
Etiology
- Staph aureus -> purulent cellulitis
- Strep pyogenes -> nonpurulent cellulitis
Primary – entry through minor skin injury
Secondary – to systemic infection
Clinical features
- Erythematous lesion with poorly defined margins
- Purulent cellulitis -> purulent exudate
Treatment
- Cloxacillin