Your patient accidentally cut his cheek while shaving 3 days ago. Today, the region is warm, erythematous, swollen, and has the appearance of an orange peel. There is a serous exudate coming from the wound. This is most likely due to:
A. Folliculitis
B. Cellulitis
C. Supurative Parotitis
D. Sialoadenitis
ANS: B
Streptococcus is the most common organism responsible for superficial cellulitis. It can occur from a wound or bite or as a complication of infections of the eyes, ears, mouth, or nose. The symptoms include redness, warmth, edema, leukocyte infiltration, tenderness, and regional lymphadenopathy. The skin may have a thick, orange peel appearance, and the borders are usually indistinct.
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