The most common bacteria causing cellulitis are Streptococcus pyogenes, other beta-hemolytic streptococci, and S aureus. Methicillin-resistant S aureus is most common in abscesses. When skin infection is present with drainage, abscess, eschar, and/or penetrating trauma, methicillin-resistant S aureus is the most likely cause. When those features are absent, S pyogenes or other beta-hemolytic streptococci are more likely the cause. P aeruginosa is most likely to cause cellulitis in immunocompromised hosts. Cellulitis from S typhimurium is rare and is often secondary to other serious issues.
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Cite this: Mary L. Windle. Fast Five Quiz: Cellulitis - Medscape - May 22, 2023.
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