title: Cellulitis and related skin infections.
abstract: The location, appearance and clinical course of a skin infection can be used to make a reasonable assumption about its etiology. By carefully considering such factors as entry site and immunocompetence, the physician can make a rational decision about hospitalization and treatment. When appropriate, traditional antibiotics should be used initially, thereby avoiding the temptation to "overkill" the infection with newer, more expensive agents.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D004886:Erysipelas / Q000188:drug therapy; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007169:Impetigo / Q000188:drug therapy; D007223:Infant; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D008158:Ludwig's Angina / Q000188:drug therapy; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents