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Cellulitis versus abscess โ FY quick guide โ ๏ธ ๐ฆ
โ ๏ธ ๐ฆ Cellulitis versus abscess
TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Painful erythema and warmth; fluctuance suggests collection requiring drainage.
๐ First actions
Mark extent, check sepsis criteria and assess for necrotising infection.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Assess diabetes, lymphoedema, bites, MRSA risk and local antibiotics.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Antibiotics alone do not replace drainage of most significant abscesses.
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