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cellulitis [2024/02/19 02:36] – [cellulitis] whcellulitis [2026/06/13 11:06] (current) – [Mx in ED] wh
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       * flucloxacillin, or clindamycin if penicillin sensitive       * flucloxacillin, or clindamycin if penicillin sensitive
       * NB. cefalexin has poor coverage for Staph aureus       * NB. cefalexin has poor coverage for Staph aureus
 +      * NB. clindamycin is often preferred in severe soft-tissue infections because it is better at stopping the bacteria from producing destructive toxin
     * most likely Strept:     * most likely Strept:
       * cefalexin may be an option as better tolerated than the above       * cefalexin may be an option as better tolerated than the above
cellulitis.txt · Last modified: 2026/06/13 11:06 by wh

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