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Cellulitis

MSSA/MRSA, S. pyogenes

Nonpurulent Cellulitis:

Cephalexin 50mg/kg/day PO div q8h (max 500mg/dose)

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Purulent Cellulitis (w/suspected or definite abscess):

Clindamycin 40mg/kg/day PO div q8h (max 600mg/dose)

Empiric Therapy & Alternative Regimens

Duration of Therapy & Clinical Pearls

Length of Therapy (Total IV + PO):

5 days

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