title: A Woman with Unilateral Rash and Fever: Cellulitis in the Setting of Lymphedema.
abstract: Cellulitis in the setting of lymphedema is an uncommon but clinically important presentation to the emergency department. Stagnant lymph is an ideal medium for bacterial growth and progression can be rapid due to decreased ability to fight infection in the affected area. Infections are commonly caused by gram-positive cocci, though blood cultures are often negative. Treatment should be aimed at rapid initiation of antibiotics targeting these species. There may be a role for antibiotic prophylaxis in recurrent cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center, 1200 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joseph
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center, 1200 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Marissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Camilon
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center, 1200 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Tarina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kang