As most cases of uncomplicated cellulitis are caused by Strep, they are still best treated with a penicillin or cephalosporin (e.g., Keflex) type of antibiotic, known as beta-lactams. These ...

Objective: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of using cephalexin, TMP/SMX, or clindamycin for outpatient empiric therapy of cellulitis, given various likelihoods of infection due to MRSA.

The cure rates for TMP-SMX and clindamycin were similar among patients who had cellulitis as the sole lesion type. In the prespecified analysis of patients with cellulitis only, the point ...

Comparison of antibiotic treatments for cellulitis Date: May 23, 2017 Source: The JAMA Network Journals Summary: Among patients with uncomplicated cellulitis, the use of an antibiotic regimen with ...

aureus (MSSA). Based on these data, empiric antibiotic therapy for cellulitis associated with an abscess or acute purulent drainage should be directed at CA-MRSA and MSSA. Trimethoprim ...

Cellulitis usually responds well to oral antibiotics ... that cover both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, such as clindamycin (Cleocin HCI) or doxycycline (Vibramycin).

All children had either orbital cellulitis or abscess ... True fever was defined as 38°C (100.4°F) or higher; current antibiotic use consisted of taking an antibiotic for 24 hours or longer ...

“The first line of treatment for cellulitis usually includes a prescription oral antibiotic,” says Kaminska. “Typically you will see a response within the first three days. You should ...

Ecthyma should be treated with an oral antibiotic (cephalexin, clindamycin) for 5 to 7 days. Cellulitis in a child who is hemodynamically stable should be treated with either clindamycin alone or ...