community acquired infection

What is it about?

The term cellulitis is commonly used to indicate a non-necrotizing inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, usually from acute infection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative bacillus that causes wide spectrum clinical infections. However, it is most frequently associated with hospital-acquired infection. We are presenting a case report of 45 years old Saudi male who presented initially with redness and hotness in the mid of right lower leg gradually increased with development of vesiculous bullae, scaling and sloughing of overlying skin. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was identified from the case, though it was not a usual suspected organism. It might be due to community-acquired infection. Patient was treated conservatively with I/V antibiotic and local hygienic methods including dressing with Vaseline(bactigrass) and topical antibiotics. Patient improved and discharged with complete resolution of cellulitis.

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Why is it important?

Objectives: • Describe the pathophysiology of community-acquired infections. • Review the laboratory tests used in the evaluation of community-acquired infections. • Summarize the management of community-acquired infections. • Outline the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to prevent transmission of infections and enhance the delivery of care for patients affected by community-acquired infections.

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