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Non-Group A Streptococcal Cellulitis
Aka: Non-Group A Streptococcal Cellulitis, Non-Group A Streptococcus Cellulitis, Non-Group A Strep Cellulitis
- See Also
- Erysipelas
- Pathophysiology
- Cellulitis caused by Non-Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus
- Predisposing Conditions
- Coronary Artery Bypass with saphenous vein graft
- Cellulitis extends along saphenous venectomy course
- Often recurrent Cellulitis episodes
- Associated with Lymphedema and Venous Insufficiency
- Tinea Pedis often allows portal of entry
- Radical pelvic surgery, radiation or Pelvic node cancer
- Involves vulva, inguinal areas, and bilateral legs
- Recurrent episodes associated with recent coitus
- Signs
- Lymphangitis
- Recurrent Cellulitis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Erysipelas
- Other Cellulitis etiologies
- Management
- See Cellulitis
- Treat underlying fungal infection if present
- Miconazole
- Clotrimazole
- Prevention
- Pretreat fungal infection if present prior to Surgery
- Tinea Pedis prior to CABG with saphenous vein graft
- Vaginal Candidiasis prior to pelvic surgery