Definition:- A spreading inflammation of connective tissue. It is usually subcutaneous and caused by β-haemolytic Streptococci or Staphylococcus aureus.
Causative organism(C.O):- streptococcus pyogens ( β-haemolytic streptococci, streptococcus aureus)
Source of infection(S.O.I):-
• wounds and injuries
• scratch
• snack or scorpion bite
Common sites:-
• lower limbs
• face
• scrotum
Clinical features(C/F):-
• history of trauma
• pain:- constant & throbbing in nature
Constitutional symptoms:-
• fever
• headache
• malaise
• loss of appetite
• Toxemia
Sign:-
• redness
• affected part is warm
• swelling
• tenderness
• induration(localized hardening of the soft tissue of the body)
• enlarge regional lymph nodes
Investigations:-
• blood examination:- CBP with ESR
• urine routine microscopy
• Culture and sensitivity test of blood and puss
Treatment:-
• rest and elevation of affected part
• glycerin magnesium sulphate dressing
• antibiotics (broad spectrum)
• anti-inflammatory
• analgesic
• insulin in diabetes melitus
• antivenom in case of snake bite
• surgery:- if inflammation is not subside after 48-78 hours of treatment and abscess is formed then perform incision and drainage (I&D)
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